Malcolm Cox

We continue on the road to the Resurrection. 1. The Silence of Jesus Amazes Pilate, vv2-5 A. v2 King? “You? You must be kidding!” The key question for High Priests The key question for Pilate The key question for humankind The key question for you and me QUESTION: What kind of king is Jesus? B. v3 Many accusations C. vv4-5 QUESTION: Why didn’t he answer? Calm, dignified, courageous. In contrast with the religious leaders, and even Peter. Silence not admission of guilt, but settled surrender Amazed Roman law presumed the guilt of those who refused to defend themselves No faith 2. The Shouts of the Crowd Manipulate Pilate, vv6-15a A. v8-11 self-interest Jealousy/Envy ‘phthonos’, ‘the heart burns’, ‘the stomach is hot.’ QUESTION: What are they jealous of?  B. v12-15a “what crime?” - knows innocent call to crucify - “he is a robber; Caesar is our king” Are you following the crowd? 1 Peter 4:1-5 3. The Strength of Jesus Defies the Soldiers’ Mockery, vv15b-20a A. v17-19 “Ancient images of crowns frequently