True authority is God-given. It is not based on position or title. Anyone looking in on the meeting between Pilate and Jesus from a worldly perspective would see Pilate as the authority, and they would be wrong. The carpenter’s Son from a disrespected town and a poor family is the real authority in the room. 

 We not only live in a post-truth society, we also live in a post-authority society. The world, and sadly even Christians, often mock Jesus’ authority and seek to dethrone Him in our lives. But the Bible says that all authority in heaven and earth has already been given to Jesus, and someday even those who reject his authority will be forced to acknowledge it. 

 Take-Home Message: Christ the King reigns over all.

 Jesus Christ is…  

• The King who is mocked (1-6). 
• How is Jesus mocked today?
• Portraying Jesus irreverently for our amusement
• Exploiting Jesus for our agenda
• Bearing Jesus’ name falsely for our assurance 
• The King who has authority (7-11). 
• The King who was crucified (12-16). 

Message: Pilate Before Jesus: Part 2 

Scripture: John 19:1-16 

Simple. Authentic. Jesus. 

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