See Him There: A Calibrating Look at Our Suffering Savior (Part 1) | Pastor PJ Berner

This sermon explores the significance of calibration in life, from everyday tools to the spiritual state of a Christian's soul. Using the measuring app on an iPhone and everyday objects as analogies, it discusses the need for accuracy and alignment. In a detailed exegesis of John 19, the script delves into the various forms of flogging Jesus endured under Pilate, examining their severity and historical implications. It highlights Pilate's character, the Jews' manipulation, and the depth of Jesus' suffering. The discussion also emphasizes the theological concept of compatibilism, illustrating God's sovereignty and human responsibility. The sermon ends by urging Christians to reflect on Jesus' suffering to calibrate their holiness, humility, and fear of God, encouraging a deeper understanding and appreciation for the crucifixion.00:00 The Frustrations of Calibration00:35 The Importance of Calibration in Life01:54 Calibrating Our Souls as Christians02:24 The Suffering Savior: A Soul-Calibrating Reflection03:22 The Brutality of Jesus' Flogging06:37 Pilate's Character and Decision10:59 The Humiliation of Jesus14:14 The Significance of Jesus' Suffering15:35 The Call to Holiness24:28 Pilate's Dilemma and the Jews' Demand26:59 The Jews' Strategy for Crucifixion28:48 Demand for Crucifixion29:45 Pilate's Dilemma30:27 Jesus' Authority and God's Sovereignty33:17 Calibrating Humility Through Jesus' Suffering33:55 The Doctrine of Compatibilism35:12 Human Responsibility and Divine Sovereignty47:20 The Fear of Man vs. The Fear of God53:31 Final Reflections on Jesus' Suffering