What Was The Verdict?

 N.T.#299 "What Was The Verdict?"

May 7, 2024 

Matthew 27-Part 3

LET IT GLOW 

Pilate found no fault in Jesus, so he sent the Messiah to Herod, Jesus being a Galilean. (verses 6-7)  Herod was governor of Galilee, who was visiting Jerusalem. You will recall that it was Herod Antipas which beheaded John the Baptist earlier. Only Luke 23 gives us information about this fifth trial of Jesus.

What happened?

• Herod was exceeding glad to see Jesus, for he had desired it for a long time. (Luke 23:8)
• Herod had heard many things about Jesus.
• He hoped to see some miracle done by Jesus. Maybe the governor wanted to see a magic show.
• Herod had an opportunity to judge the King of the Jews.
• Herod vehemently (mightily, fiercely) accused Jesus. (verse 10) 
• Yet when questioned by Herod, Jesus remained silent. (verse 9)
• Herod and his men of war set Jesus at nought (despised). (verse 10)
• They mocked Him. (verse 11)
• Made fun of Jesus by putting a gorgeous royal robe on Him as a joke.(verse 11)
• Then Herod sent Jesus back to Pilate.(verse 11)
• Pilate and Herod became friends that day.

Did Herod think it was all ridiculous and a sham?

LET IT GROW

• The chief priests, rulers, and people accused Jesus of pervereth (to turn away or back; bring again) the people.  Jesus turned the people away from being faithful to the Jewish authority and government? I don't think so guys.
• Again, Pilate found no fault in Jesus concerning accusations against Him. (verse 14)

It was a no-fault verdict. Jesus was a holy and righteous man. He was God incarnate, in the flesh, so He did not sin. What a perfect Lamb of God to be our sacrificial lamb. He took our place and received punishment for our sins. Oh what a Savior!

LET IT GO

Help us stand for Truth.

When lies come, may we be Your witness of Truth.

Give us strength to stand for Your Word. 

Oh what a Savior!