A View of the Cross Through the Eyes of a

Governor

An Examination of Pilate’s Role in Jesus’ Life

The Passages

• Matthew 27

• Mark 15

• Luke 23

• John 18

Pilate, the Man

• Pilate was procurator of Judea and he held office for 10 years.

• Josephus tells (Ant., XVIII, iv, 2) that he was removed from office by Vitellius, the legate of Syria.

(ISBE, E-Sword Online Edition)

Pilate, the Man of Choices

So Pilate entered his headquarters again andcalled Jesus and said to him, “Are you the King ofthe Jews?”

(John 18:33; ESV)

Pilate, the Man of Choices

Pilate said to him, “What is truth?” After he had said this, he went back outside to the Jews and told them, “I find no guilt in him.”

(John 18:38; ESV)

Pilate, the Man of Choices

After Pilate found no guilt:

–The crowd “shouted all the more.” (Matthew 27.23; ESV)

–Pilate released Barabbas. (Matthew 27.15-23)

Pilate, the Man of Choices

“Besides, while he was sitting on the judgmentseat, his wife sent word to him, "Have nothing todo with that righteous man, for I have sufferedmuch because of him today in a dream."

(Matthew 27:19; ESV)

Pilate, the Man of Choices

• He choose to keep Jesus

• He chose to release a murderer.

• He chose to be political, instead of just.

Pilate’s Choices vs. Your Choices

Pilate chose to believe Jesus.

You can choose to believe Jesus.

(John 3.16)

Pilate’s Choices vs. Your Choices

Pilate chose give into the world.

You can choose to give into the world.

(1 John 2.15-17)

Pilate’s Choices vs. Your Choices

Will you choose the same fate as Pilate?

So close, but so far away!

Excuses led to missing Jesus!

What are your excuses?

Your Choice

And as they were going along the road theycame to some water, and the eunuchsaid, “See, here is water! What prevents mefrom being baptized?”

(Act 8:36;ESV)

A View of the Cross Through the Eyes of a

Governor

An Examination of Pilate’s Role in Jesus’ Life