Christ on Trial before Pilate

I. Pilate and the Jewish Leaders 18:29-32

Deu 21:22-23 -- And if a man has committed a sin worthy of death, and he is put to death, and you hang him on a tree: His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but you shall surely bury him that day; (for he who is hanged is accursed of God)

Gal 3:13 -- Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangs on a tree:

John 12:32 -- And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.

II. Four Questions – Three Answers 18:33-38

1 Tim 6:13 -- I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before
Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession;

1.  The First Question and Answer  33-34

2.  The Second Question and Answer  v. 35-36   

3. The Third Question and Answer 37-38

   4. The Fourth Question – which goes Unanswered -- 38

III. The Verdict 18:38b-40

1. Not Guilty v. 38b

2. Jesus or Barabbas? 18: 39-40

IV. Punishment, Pity and Power 19:1-11

1. Punishment 19:1-4

   2. Pity 19:5-9

   3. Power 19:6-11