The Trial of Jesus and The Choice People Make

1. Why This Message Exists

• Church is not meant to be a show or entertainment
• The point is Jesus, repentance, and mission
• There is urgency because time is limited

2. Main Idea

• Jesus experiences injustice so others can receive justice

3. Justice as a Human Reality

• People care deeply about justice
• Everyone eventually experiences being wronged
• God tells people not to take revenge themselves

4. Historical Setting

• Jesus was a real person facing real trials and suffering

5. Why Jesus Was Targeted

• He preached repentance and the Kingdom of God

• Religious leaders became jealous

  • Personal note

  • Q: Who are those religious leaders?

    • Kayafas (Imam Besar Yahudi)
    • Ahli Taurat (the scribes)
    • Orang Farisi
    • Orang Saduki

• Jealousy turned into slander and hatred

6. The Trials

• Jesus was put through multiple illegal trials overnight
• Leaders wanted Him dead but could not execute Him
• They brought Him to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor

7. Pilate’s Situation

• Pilate knows Jesus is innocent
• He says he finds no fault in Him
• He is afraid of the crowd and unrest

8. Barabbas and Jesus

• During Passover, one prisoner could be released
• Barabbas: murderer, thief, rebel
• Jesus: innocent, called the Christ
• People are forced to choose between the two

9. The Crowd

• Religious leaders manipulate the people
• Bad leadership leads to destructive choices

10. God’s Sovereignty

• Pilate’s wife declares Jesus is righteous through a dream
• Events move forward exactly as needed for God’s plan

11. The Key Question

• What should I do with Jesus?
• Every person must answer it

12. Pilate’s Failure

• He washes his hands and pretends he is innocent
• He chooses public approval over truth
• Compromise has long-term consequences

13. The Beating & Crucifixion

• Jesus is scourged (whipped) before being crucified

14. Barabbas as a Symbol

• Barabbas walks free, then Jesus takes his place
• Guilty people are spared, the innocent One suffers

15. Daily Application

• Every day involves a choice
• Christ or rebellion
• Obedience or self-rule

16. Closing Thought

• Jesus paid too high a price to be ignored
• “Keep choosing Christ”