We Are Chapel

Jesus on Trial // John 18:12–40 // Bobby Gourley


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The greatest courtroom scene in history.

Imagine the Creator of the universe standing silent in a courtroom He Himself spoke into existence. In this episode, we walk through John 18 and witness Jesus—bound, accused, and rejected—not for His guilt, but for ours.

From false accusations to political maneuvering, religious hypocrisy to the fear of man, this trial reveals more than injustice—it reveals the heart of the gospel. Pilate tries to wash his hands of the truth. Peter denies out of fear. The crowd demands the release of a murderer. And Jesus, the innocent One, stands in their place—and in ours.

Key themes include:

  • Why humility sometimes means staying silent in the face of accusation

  • The danger of choosing dead religion over the living Christ

  • How fear of people can silence even the boldest faith

  • The tragedy of compromising eternal truth for cultural acceptance

  • Why Jesus took the verdict we deserved

Bottom line:
The innocent was declared guilty so the guilty could be declared innocent.

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