Hit Where It Hurts

Pilate was mired in Jesus' innocence, an angry mob, and Caesar.

The mob shrewdly forced Pilate to condemn Jesus because Jesus was King of the Jews.

Since Pilate's directive was to protect Caesar's interests, and since a kingdom has room for only one king, Jesus had to die.

Power From Above

Pilate took steps to have Jesus released, but Jesus' accusers presented convincing arguments to prevent Pilate from carrying out his plan.

Judas was more culpable than Pilate in this situation because God himself gave Pilate the authority to condemn Jesus.

Characteristics of Jesus

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1. God gives life
   
2. Testified before Pontius Pilate
   
3. Will reappear on earth
   
4. Blessed
   
5. Sovereign
   
6. Top King
   
7. Top Lord
   
8. Immortal
   
9. Surrounded in unapproachable light
   
10. Never seen by humans
    
11. Honored
    
12. Eternal ruler