Pilate presents the innocent Jesus to the crowd, but political pressure and hostile leaders prevail: “Behold, the Man!”
Pilate Presents Jesus to the Crowd—“Look! The Man!”
Jesus Is Sent from Pilate to Herod and Back
Pilate sends Jesus to Herod, but neither ruler finds a death-worthy offense as political authority yields to hostility against the innocent Messiah.
Jesus Stands Before the Sanhedrin and Pilate
Jesus stands before the Sanhedrin and Pilate as false accusations collapse before His truthful testimony and Pilate’s declaration of innocence.
Why Did Jesus Say, “My Kingdom Is Not of This World” in John 18:36?
John 18:36 teaches that Christ’s Kingdom comes from God, rejects worldly methods, and will ultimately rule the earth in righteousness.
The Trial of Jesus Christ
Jesus had just observed the Passover with his disciples. He instituted what is now known as the Lord’s Table. He agonized in the garden of Gethsemane. There we witness the struggle of Jesus and how he acted under pressure. We see his absolute surrender to the will of the heavenly Father.
