6/8/24: John 19

Keys of the Kingdom

Trial in John 18; Position of Pontius Pilate, advocating for Jesus Christ; Keeping the peace; Moses' organization; Cities of refuge - misinterpreted; Returning every man to family and possessions; Explaining law of nature; Covenanting with "gods" for benefits; Wrath of God; Deciding good and evil; Understanding the gospel; Christ's trial; Spiritual power; Dispelling darkness; Remaining free; Or becoming merchandise; Following true doctrine of Jesus; Barabbas?; Robbing your neighbor; Social Security trust fund?; Malefactor/insurrectionist; "Corban" = sacrifice; Addiction to legal charity; Welfare snares; Lev 1:1-4; Burnt offerings; Knowing host to be free; Christ's appointed kingdom; John 19:1 scourging = test; Trial by torture; Purple robe?; Lk 23:11; Herod's men of war; Courage and commitment; Gorgeous, seamless, shiny robe; Passing the soldiers' test; Removing testing weakening people; Degeneration; Loyalty of women?; Pilate's judgment; No fault in Jesus; Presenting Jesus, "The Man"; Pilate and Herod in agreement? Friends?; Against the will of the Pharisees; Accountability for lies; Whole truth; Giving power to rulers; "Son of God"; "Charity" by force; Public religion; Map on robe?; Conflict between Christ and Pharisees; Christian conflict; Testifying in judgment hall; v10 - looking for jurisdiction; "power" of choice; rights and responsibilities; No king but Caesar!?; Slothful under tribute; Jerusalem to fall; Protection of Christ; Your choice to make; Turn crucifixion over to Pharisees; Place of the Skull?; Crucifying insurrectionists; Where are YOU guilty?; Christ willing to be sacrificed; V19 Pilate's written "title" - result of judicial proceedings; Judicial power over Pharisees - now admitted citizens of Roman Empire; Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews; Procurator of Rome; Making Pharisees enemies of the people; Dividing Christ's garments; Casting lots - Ps 22:18; Three at the cross; Mary Magdalene; Honoring mother; Vinegar for thirst; Joseph of Arimathea getting body of Jesus; Nicodemus; New grave in garden; Quick burial; Modern theology confusion.