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Jesus’ Trials: God before His Creatures Trial No 4: Jesus before Pilate 6:30am Luke 23:1-4; John 18:28-38 Charges against Jesus Misleads the nation Forbids paying taxes to Caesar Claims to be a king Trial No 5: Jesus before Herod 7:00am Luke 23: 8-12 Herod Questioned Jesus Jesus refused to answer Herod & the Soldiers Mocked, Ridiculed and Dressed Jesus in a Royal Robe Herod Sent Jesus Back to Pilate Jesus said to Pilate (John 18:37) Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.”  The Religious Leaders Wilfully Unconcerned with the Truth -it frustrated their personal agenda Herod Distracted by Superficial Pursuit -Truth had become irrelevant Pilate Convinced of the Truth, Terrified to Admit or Act - fear of losing favour with certain people Trial No 6: Jesus before Pilate Matthew 27:15-23 Pilate Released Barabbas and Condemned Jesus Luke 23:25: And he released the man for whom they were asking, who had been thrown into prison for a revolt and murder; but he handed Jesus over to their will. Jesus literally was Barabbas substitute Jesus is also our substitute (II Corinthians 5:17) Like Barabbas we were condemned to die until Jesus took our place He bore our sin and died the death that we deserve Like Barabbas we have been free and it is freedom for eternity Scourged, Mocked, Beaten, Whipped The Whip Leather tails, with small metal balls or sheep bones at the end Tore through skin, inflicting injury to kidneys, liver, lungs and could break ribs Crown of Thorns Thorns meant to go deep into the scalp, damaging nerves and blood vessels Physically Tortured –Scourged Roman flogging –halfway dead Public Humiliation -Mockery and Brutality Stripped Scarlet robe Crown of thorns Reed stick Mocking Taunting –hail king of the Jews Slapped Hit on the head with the stick Extended Physical Torture and Mockery Jesus Response? Jesus’ Trials Why? Father’s Will (John 18:10-11) Fulfilment of Prophecy (Luke 18: 31-34) Demonstrates (Isaiah 53:5) -High cost of salvation -Love of God -Depravity of man Shows Jesus Understands & Helps Us (Heb. 2:16-18; Heb. 4:15-16) Suffering, Pain, Rejection, Injustice An Example to follow (1Pet. 21-23)