Sermon from April 5

Pilate, Herod and the Innocent Man

Luke 23: 1 - 25

1. The Jewish leaders did not have to right to execute Jesus. Only Rome had that right. That's why they took Jesus to Pilate. (John 18:31)

2. Two out of the three charges against Jesus were lies.

3. Half-truths are Satan's favorite tool.

4. Pilate knew Jesus was not guilty of a crime worth death.

5. Herod Antipas wanted Jesus to entertain him. The creator of the universe isn't here for our entertainment.

6. Barabbas is a perfect picture of substitute atonement.

7. Pilate gave in to peer pressure, even though he knew it was wrong.