confidence in the trials of life john 18:1-19:16a

Confidence in the Trials of Confidence in the Trials of LifeLife

John 18:1-19:16aJohn 18:1-19:16a

AdmirinAdmiring the g the Calm Calm

and the and the ConfideConfide

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How did How did Jesus Jesus

remain so remain so confident confident during the during the trial of His trial of His

life?life?

The The BetrayalBetrayal and and ArrestArrest: : 18:1-1118:1-11

““There was an olive grove and, There was an olive grove and, and he and his disciples went and he and his disciples went into it.”into it.”

This lay within This lay within a garden on the a garden on the Mount of Olives Mount of Olives across from the across from the Temple MountTemple Mount

This lay within This lay within a garden on the a garden on the Mount of Olives Mount of Olives across from the across from the Temple MountTemple Mount

GethsemaneGethsemane

The Grotto The Grotto of of

GethsemaneGethsemane


“Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen . . . .” (verse 4)

Jesus said, “I AM.”Jesus said, “I AM.”

This statement is repeated three This statement is repeated three times by Jesus for emphasis and times by Jesus for emphasis and echoes the Old Testament passage in echoes the Old Testament passage in Exodus 3:14.Exodus 3:14.

““God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM. God said to Moses, ‘I AM WHO I AM. This is what you are to say to the This is what you are to say to the Israelites: “I AM has sent me to Israelites: “I AM has sent me to you.”’”you.”’”

Jesus said, “I AM the Bread of Jesus said, “I AM the Bread of Life.”Life.”

Jesus said, “Before Jesus said, “Before Abraham was born, I AM.”Abraham was born, I AM.”

Jesus said, “I AM the Light Jesus said, “I AM the Light of the World.”of the World.”

Jesus said, “I AM the Good Jesus said, “I AM the Good Shepherd.”Shepherd.”

Jesus said, “I AM the Jesus said, “I AM the Door.”Door.”

Jesus said, “I AM the Jesus said, “I AM the Resurrection and the Life.”Resurrection and the Life.”

Jesus said, “I AM the Way, Jesus said, “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life.”the Truth, and the Life.”

Jesus said, “I AM the True Jesus said, “I AM the True Vine.”Vine.”

Jesus said, “I AM!”Jesus said, “I AM!”


““Shall I not drink the cup the Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given me?”Father has given me?”

Jesus knows who He is (“I AM”).Jesus knows who He is (“I AM”).

Jesus knows His life’s mission.Jesus knows His life’s mission.

The The TrialTrial Part Part OneOne: 18:12-14; : 18:12-14; 19-2419-24

Jesus has spoken openly about Jesus has spoken openly about Himself.Himself.

He wants to know why He was taken He wants to know why He was taken in secret in the middle of the night in secret in the middle of the night and illegally put on trial.and illegally put on trial.

Jesus has nothing to hide but they Jesus has nothing to hide but they obviously do!obviously do!

The The TrialTrial Part Part OneOne: 18:12-14; : 18:12-14; 19-2419-24

Even though Jesus is the one who is Even though Jesus is the one who is supposed to be afraid and on trial, He supposed to be afraid and on trial, He goes on the offensive, making His goes on the offensive, making His accusers squirm instead!accusers squirm instead!

In the end, Annas and his gang of In the end, Annas and his gang of thugs are unable to bring any definite thugs are unable to bring any definite charges against Jesus.charges against Jesus.

The The DenialDenial of of PeterPeter: 18:15-17; : 18:15-17; 25-2725-27

Peter is overcome by fear.Peter is overcome by fear.

Whenever we sin, we also deny the Whenever we sin, we also deny the lordship of Jesus in our lives.lordship of Jesus in our lives.

As witnesses of Christ’s As witnesses of Christ’s resurrection and partakers of God’s resurrection and partakers of God’s Holy Spirit, we are even more guilty Holy Spirit, we are even more guilty than Peter!than Peter!

The The DenialDenial of of PeterPeter: 18:15-17; : 18:15-17; 25-2725-27

How seriously do you take the How seriously do you take the problem of sin in your life?problem of sin in your life?

Do you see it as a denial of the Do you see it as a denial of the Lord Jesus Christ?Lord Jesus Christ?

Have you minimized it or taken Have you minimized it or taken God’s forgiveness for granted?God’s forgiveness for granted?

The The TrialTrial Part Part TwoTwo: 18:28-19:1-: 18:28-19:1-16a16a

Jesus is now taken to Caiaphas Jesus is now taken to Caiaphas and again put illegally on trial.and again put illegally on trial.

Here, the tribunal is able to Here, the tribunal is able to produce a confession from Jesus produce a confession from Jesus that He claims to be the that He claims to be the Messiah, the Holy One of God.Messiah, the Holy One of God.


However, an enormous problem However, an enormous problem still remains for the Jewish leaders.still remains for the Jewish leaders.

Jews are no longer allowed to Jews are no longer allowed to legally execute anyone, and the legally execute anyone, and the Romans do not care about religious Romans do not care about religious disputes if they are not political in disputes if they are not political in nature.nature.


Jesus is now taken to Pilate in an Jesus is now taken to Pilate in an attempt to get the Romans to put attempt to get the Romans to put Him to death.Him to death.

They accuse Jesus of the political They accuse Jesus of the political offense of claiming to be a “King,” offense of claiming to be a “King,” namely, the “King of the Jews.”namely, the “King of the Jews.”


Jesus cleverly responds by stating Jesus cleverly responds by stating that His kingdom is a that His kingdom is a heavenlyheavenly rather rather than an earthly one.than an earthly one.

Thus, Pilate says to the Jewish Thus, Pilate says to the Jewish leaders, “I find no basis for a charge leaders, “I find no basis for a charge against him.”against him.”

At this point, for justice to prevail, At this point, for justice to prevail, Jesus should have been released.Jesus should have been released.


However, due to a long history of trouble However, due to a long history of trouble with the Jews, Pilate is still in trouble.with the Jews, Pilate is still in trouble.

In an effort to appease the angry mob, In an effort to appease the angry mob, Pilate offers to release either Jesus or the Pilate offers to release either Jesus or the rebel Barabbas.rebel Barabbas.

In a last-ditch effort to be rid of the whole In a last-ditch effort to be rid of the whole problem, Pilate has Jesus beaten, mocked, problem, Pilate has Jesus beaten, mocked, and given a crown of thorns to wear.and given a crown of thorns to wear.


Pilate then presents Jesus as a Pilate then presents Jesus as a pathetic figure to the crowd, stating, pathetic figure to the crowd, stating, “Behold the man!”“Behold the man!”

The Jews become even more insistent The Jews become even more insistent on putting Jesus to death.on putting Jesus to death.

Pilate becomes even more frightened Pilate becomes even more frightened of the mob and of an omen from his of the mob and of an omen from his wife.wife.


Ironically, only Jesus keeps Ironically, only Jesus keeps confidently calm and collected confidently calm and collected throughout the whole sordid affair.throughout the whole sordid affair.

In addition, the Jewish leaders In addition, the Jewish leaders ultimately wind up committing the ultimately wind up committing the same sin they had accused Jesus of same sin they had accused Jesus of by ascribing absolute kingship to by ascribing absolute kingship to someone other than God (vs. 15)!someone other than God (vs. 15)!


How does Jesus remain so confident How does Jesus remain so confident and calm in the face of horrific and calm in the face of horrific injustice and suffering?injustice and suffering?

Jesus, “Jesus, “for the joy set before himfor the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” —hand of the throne of God.” —Hebrews 12:2Hebrews 12:2


In the same way, you and I are called In the same way, you and I are called to endure the hardships and trials of to endure the hardships and trials of life with confidence by fixing “our life with confidence by fixing “our eyes on Jesus,” considering Him “who eyes on Jesus,” considering Him “who endured such opposition from sinful endured such opposition from sinful men, so that [we] will not grow weary men, so that [we] will not grow weary and lose heart.”and lose heart.”

——Hebrews Hebrews 12:2-312:2-3

Conclusion and Conclusion and Application:Application:

Jesus knew who He was Jesus knew who He was (John 18:5-8; (John 18:5-8; 37)37)..

Jesus knew exactly what His life mission Jesus knew exactly what His life mission and purpose were (John 18:11, 36-37).and purpose were (John 18:11, 36-37).

Jesus knew exactly what His endurance Jesus knew exactly what His endurance would ultimately mean (Hebrews 12:1-would ultimately mean (Hebrews 12:1-4).4).


Jesus knew exactly who He was.Jesus knew exactly who He was.

Do You?Do You?

““For we are God’s For we are God’s workmanship . . .”workmanship . . .”

— —Ephesians 2:10Ephesians 2:10


Jesus knew exactly what His life Jesus knew exactly what His life mission and purpose were.mission and purpose were.

Do You?Do You?

““We are . . . created in Christ Jesus to We are . . . created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.”advance for us to do.”

——Ephesians Ephesians 2:102:10


Jesus knew exactly what His endurance Jesus knew exactly what His endurance would ultimately mean.would ultimately mean.

Do You?Do You?

““And we know that in all things God And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to him, who have been called according to his purpose.”his purpose.”

— —Romans Romans 8:288:28


Confidence during life’s trials Confidence during life’s trials comes through your relationship comes through your relationship with Christ, the one who tells with Christ, the one who tells you you who you arewho you are, what your , what your life life missionmission is, and what is the is, and what is the ultimate meaningultimate meaning of life’s trials. of life’s trials.

The Story of Hugh Latimer The Story of Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridleyand Nicholas Ridley

The Story of Hugh Latimer The Story of Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridleyand Nicholas Ridley

““Be of good cheer, Master Be of good cheer, Master Ridley, and play the man, for we Ridley, and play the man, for we shall this day light such a candle shall this day light such a candle in England as I trust by God’s in England as I trust by God’s grace shall never be put out.”grace shall never be put out.”

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Christ’s Arrest and Trials

John 18John 18

Confusing Terms…

Richard James GriffithHamburger

Hot Dog

Chopsticks

What’s So Good About Good Friday?


Jesus has always been God

“In the beginning

was the Word,

and the Word was with God,

and the Word was God”

(John 1:1)

God became man in JesusGod became man in Jesus “So the Word became human and lived here

on earth among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father” (John 1:14)

“So the Word became human and lived here on earth among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the only Son of the Father” (John 1:14)

God’s LoveGod’s Love

Shown in Signs

Shown in Signs

I. Jesus controlled His own arrest (John 18:1-11).I. Jesus controlled His own arrest (John 18:1-11).

This lay within a garden on the Mount of Olives across from Temple Mount

This lay within a garden on the Mount of Olives across from Temple Mount

Gethsemane

Betrayal with a Kiss

As doors protect Jerusalem, so Jesus protected His disciplesAs doors protect Jerusalem, so Jesus protected His disciples

Defense Not Needed


Jesus controlled His own arrestJesus controlled His own arrest

II. Jesus’ illegal trials proved Him innocent (18:12-19:16a).

II. Jesus’ illegal trials proved Him innocent (18:12-19:16a).

The Six Trials of ChristThe Six Trials of Christ

Trial Judge Type Charge Punishment

11 AnnasAnnas ReligiousReligious BlasphemyBlasphemy ViolenceViolence

22 CaiaphasCaiaphas ReligiousReligious BlasphemyBlasphemy ViolenceViolence

33 SanhedrinSanhedrin ReligiousReligious BlasphemyBlasphemy Handed overHanded over

44 PilatePilate CivilCivil TreasonTreason ViolenceViolence

55 AntipasAntipas CivilCivil TreasonTreason ViolenceViolence

66 PilatePilate CivilCivil TreasonTreason CrucifiedCrucified

65

The Jewish Trials: AnnasThe Jewish Trials: Annas

No longer high priestAt night In a homeNo witnessesNo actual chargeViolence

No longer high priestAt night In a homeNo witnessesNo actual chargeViolence

Illegal

Illegal

Illegal

Illegal

Illegal

Illegal

Jesus was illegally abused by temple guards

Jesus was illegally abused by temple guardsIlle

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Illegal

Illegal

Three Jewish TrialsThree Jewish Trials

AnnasCaiaphasSanhedrin

Annas & Caiaphas both conducted illegal trials

Illegal

Illegal

Illegal

Charge:Blasphemy

Charge:Blasphemy

The Royal Porch (Stoa)The Royal Porch (Stoa)

The Sanhedrin met in the Royal Portico at the south end of Temple Mount

Interior of the Royal PorticoInterior of the Royal Portico

Meeting Place of the SanhedrinMeeting Place of the Sanhedrin

Semicircular hall at the east end of the Royal Portico

Meetings public (except Christ’s!) while Roman trials were private

Semicircular hall at the east end of the Royal Portico

Meetings public (except Christ’s!) while Roman trials were private

The Illegal Trial by CaiaphasThe Illegal Trial by Caiaphas

Closed meetingAt house of CaiaphasHeld at nightNo specific chargesAccusations changedNo defense attorneyVerdict already determinedBribeNo waiting period

Closed meetingAt house of CaiaphasHeld at nightNo specific chargesAccusations changedNo defense attorneyVerdict already determinedBribeNo waiting periodIlle

galIlle

gal

Illegal

Illegal

The Six Trials of ChristThe Six Trials of Christ

Trial Judge Type Charge Punishment

11 AnnasAnnas ReligiousReligious BlasphemyBlasphemy ViolenceViolence

22 CaiaphasCaiaphas ReligiousReligious BlasphemyBlasphemy ViolenceViolence

33 SanhedrinSanhedrin ReligiousReligious BlasphemyBlasphemy Handed overHanded over

44 PilatePilate CivilCivil TreasonTreason ViolenceViolence

55 AntipasAntipas CivilCivil TreasonTreason ViolenceViolence

66 PilatePilate CivilCivil TreasonTreason CrucifiedCrucified

65

The Roman Trials

The Roman Trials

Three Roman MockeriesThree Roman Mockeries

PilateAntipasPilate (second time)

Illegal

Illegal

Illegal

Charge:TreasonCharge:Treason

Jesus Before Pilate

Crucifixion Illegal

Illegal

Illegal

What’s So Good About Good Friday?What’s So Good About Good Friday?

Jesus controlled His own arrestJesus’ illegal trials proved Him innocent

Jesus controlled His own arrestJesus’ illegal trials proved Him innocent

Peter & Judas ContrastedYes, both failed Jesus, but…

PeterPeter JudasJudas

Denied ChristDenied Christ Betrayed ChristBetrayed Christ

RepentanceRepentance RemorseRemorse

RestorationRestoration SuicideSuicide

BelieverBeliever UnbelieverUnbeliever

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