What happened
1. The Sanhedrin convicts Jesus, and hands Him over to execution by the Romans.
2. Judas wants an "undo" but it's too late.
3. Jesus doesn't defend Himself before Pilate. The Jews choose to release terrorist Barrabas instead of Jesus.
4. The Roman soldiers mock Him as "King of the Jews," when He actually IS!
5. Jesus is crucified and ridiculed.
6. The temple veil tears, and the sun goes out, when He dies.
7. Jesus is buried, and the tomb guarded to "prevent" His rising after three days.
Application
1. Legal convictions are not always morally right.
2. You can repent of betrayal, but seldom undo the consequences of it.
3. There is a time to defend yourself, and a time to forego defense. People often choose a far more harmful option, thinking you (Christianity) are a menace.
4. The world's mockery is rooted in true claims, which they continue to deny.
5. Derision accompanied Jesus' death. It wasn't only physical pain or spiritual punishment from God (the worst). Condemnation by society was also there - we must be willing to bear this. If we cannot renounce reputation in this way, we are in trouble.
6. Jesus' death makes the way for us to enter God's holy presence.
7. No amount of government intervention or activity can stop God from doing His will!
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