Gospel of John - John 18:28-19:16

 Homiletics                                                                Study: Gospel of John                               

Lesson     24                                                              Passage:  John 18:28-19:16

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jews bring Jesus to Pilate for Judgment (John 18:28-40) 1. Jewish leaders bring Jesus to Pilate but fear palace entry would make them unclean (28) 2.  Pilate meets them asking what charges (29-30) 3. Pilate tries to return Jesus to Jews but they object saying that they couldn’t execute Jesus (31-32) 4. Pilate asks Jesus if He was king of the Jews with Jesus asking if this is His own idea (33-34) 5. Pilate asks Jesus “You are a King then? With Jesus responding my kingdom is not of this world; I testify to the truth (35-36) 6. Pilate asks “what is truth (38a) 7. Pilate goes to the Jewish crowd stating that no basis in judgement with Jews shouting to release Barabbas and judge Jesus (38b-40)

Pilate finds no basis to Judge Jesus with Jews declaring their judgment to Crucify (John 19:1-8) 1. Pilate berates Jesus - flogging, crowned with thorns, robed in purple, with face slapped… declaring “Hail King of the Jews” (1-3) 2. Pilate says he bringing Jesus out saying he has no basis to charge him (4) 3. Pilate brings out Jesus and saying “Here is the man” (5) 4. Chief priests shout “Crucify” and Pilate responds you take him and crucify, I find no basis to charge him (6) 5. Jewish leaders demand death because Jesus claimed to be the “Son of God” (7) 6. Hearing of Jesus claim to be the “Son of God” Pilate was more fearful (8)

Pilate questions Jesus; source of power clarified as Pilate caves to Jewish crucifixion demands (John 19:9-16) 1. Pilate question Jesus asking where did you come from; with no response from Jesus (9) 2. Pilate asks Jesus “do you refuse to speak to me”; then states he has the power to free (10) 3. Jesus responds you have no power unless given from above; the greater sin is the one who handed me to you (11) 5. Pilate tries to set Jesus free but Jewish leaders pressed Pilate to act (12) 6. Pilate brings Jesus to judge’s seat saying “Here is your King” to Jews (13-14) 7. The Jewish shout they have no king but Caesar, Crucify him (15) 8. Finally, Pilate handed Jesus to them to be crucified and soldier take charge of Jesus (16-17)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Jews bring Jesus to Pilate for Judgment	John 18:28-40
Pilate finds no basis to Judge Jesus with Jews declaring their judgment to Crucify	John 19:1-8
Pilate questions Jesus; source of power clarified as Pilate caves to Jewish crucifixion demands	John 19:9-16

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Pilate judges questioning Jesus, finds faultless, caves to crucify demands

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL true power comes from God and He is the source our power in life. God’s work will not be stifled.

Specific Application Questions

What conditions cause your uncleanness in God’s service?

How is your power sourced?

In what way do you make decisions, do you rely on others or do you stand up for Jesus?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Jesus is the truth.

Jesus’ claim is true

Judgment comes God

Characteristic of God

Source of Power

Theme

Jewish demands for crucifixion pushed onto an unwilling Pilate to act and condemn Jesus.