King Demands Your Life, Your All

Pilate questions Jesus to protect his power, dismiss an awkward claim, and press a silent prisoner to beg for His life. Yet Jesus says His kingdom is not from this world, identifies Himself with truth, and declares that Pilate’s authority comes from above. No one takes the King’s life. Jesus goes willingly to the cross, where He bears sin for His people and brings them into His kingdom. Neutrality is impossible: those who receive His forgiveness listen to His voice, lay down their resistance, and yield their whole lives to Him. Bible Reference: John 18:33–19:16 Preacher: KJ Tromp