Jesus Was Betrayed by a Friend But Forsaken by All

Now the men who were holding Jesus began to mock him and beat him. They blindfold Him, slap Him across the face, and laugh, “Prophesy! Who hit you?”  Luke 22:63-64

I will never leave you nor forsake you.   Hebrews 13:5b

Jesus Was Silent in the Face of False Accusations

If you are the Christ, tell us… If I tell you, you will not believe.     Luke 22:67

From now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.    Luke 22:69

“Are you the Son of God?” Jesus answers, “You say that I am.”    Luke 22:70

He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.       Isaiah 53:7

Jesus Was Moved by the Crowd’s Shouts But Steadfast in His Mission

Jesus Was Innocent But Was Condemned for Our Sake 

Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us.      Luke 23:18

He delivered Jesus over to their will.      Luke 25b

Barabbas Is The Substitute Who Walked Free

Jesus Is The True Passover Lamb

Action Steps

• When you feel betrayed or forsaken run to Jesus.• When you’re falsely accused choose silence and trust.• When the crowd pressures you stay steadfast.• When you remember the great exchange respond with total surrender.