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Summary
Themes
Key Points
- 1.The religious leaders delivered Jesus up to Pilate out of envy and jealousy, demonstrating how sin darkens the human heart.
- 2.If the devil can find a jealous heart, he can construct a slanderous mouth to tear down God's servants.
- 3.Barabbas, whose name means 'son of the father,' was a depraved murderer and insurrectionist who represented sinful humanity.
- 4.In the trial, the heavenly Father ensured testimony of Christ's innocence came even from a pagan woman, Pilate's wife.
- 5.Believers must cultivate spiritual discernment through consistent prayer and Scripture reading to recognize false doctrine and deception.
- 6.The ultimate question every human being must answer in their lifetime is: 'What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?'
- 7.When a believer lives with pre-made biblical convictions, they are protected from flirting with dangerous compromise.
- 8.Jesus endured brutal scourging and crucifixion as our substitute, taking the penalty of sin that we deserved like Barabbas.
Sermon Moments
“If the devil could find a jealous heart, he can make a slanderous mouth.”
“Barabbas means 'son of the father.' So there's a son of an earthly father on trial and the Son of the Heavenly Father on trial.”
“The Father in heaven wanted to ensure that somebody would speak up for My Son, so He put it into the mind of a pagan woman that this man is righteous.”
“The Lord knows how to vindicate every one of His children. Sometimes fruit is louder than the fight.”
“What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ? The most important question in human history. Every human being has to answer this question.”
“When you have convictions, your decisions are already pre-made. When you don't have convictions, you flirt with things that get you in trouble.”
“Parents who are full of evil make decisions that hurt their children. This is why we who are parents should be striving for holiness and purity.”
This Week
Remember This
Every day you face a choice between Christ and rebellion, but because Jesus took your place on the cross, you can surrender your life fully to Him.
A Challenge for You
Lay your life down on the altar—your will, your desires, your marriage, your parenting, your finances—and every day start choosing life. Choose Christ over rebellion.These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.
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