Dr.
Tiong started his sharing by playing a video featuring John chapter 19.
John
wrote this letter as eyewitness to the events that unfolded.
John 1:9
“Behold
the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world”. This is life changing. Although much of the world do not
acknowledged Jesus but after He came He changed the whole world.
John
19:1-18
The
suffering of Jesus
As
we read, the Romans inflicted terrible suffering on Jesus as they whipped Him
until He bled. The whip had metal tips
so that as it hit Jesus the whip tore His flesh. Yet Jesus did not commit any crime.
Pilate
Dilemma
Pilate
did not find any wrong with Jesus to justify crucifying Him. He wanted to release Jesus, but he was also
afraid of the Jews. He was afraid they
will start a riot. Dr. Tiong shared that
from source outside the Bible it was said that Pilate’s wife had a dream and
she advised Pilate to stay clear of the Jews and not to provoke them. Basically he wanted to ensure his own status
was protected.
Jewish
Leaders
To
the Jews Jesus claimed to be God and that was blasphemy worthy of death.
The
Jews had no authority to crucify Jesus and they needed Pilate’s help to
authorised to crucify Jesus.
The
Jews also threatened Pilate that if he let Jesus go he was no friend of Caesar.
What
we can learn from Pilate?
When
we are put into pressure we should do what is right.
Vs
9-11 despite the chaos Jesus was in control.
He told Pilate God had given him the power and it was not from himself.
John 19:17-42
Jesus’ crucifixion
Crucifixion
was a terrible and painful way to die.
Despite Jesus’ innocent He was put to death in this terrible manner.
Pilate’s
Proclamation
Pilate
had no choice he acceded to the pressure of the Jews, and he allowed Jesus to
be crucified.
The
Four Women
a) Jesus’ mother
b) Jesus’ mothers’ sister
c) Mary
d) Mary Magdalene
7 Statements of Jesus from the Cross
1. Forgive them for they do
not know what they did.
2. Assured a prisoner that he
will be in paradise with Him.
3. Got John his disciple to
take care of His mother.
4. My Lord, My Lord why have
you forsaken me?
5. I am thirty
6. It is finished
7. Father unto your hands I
commit my spirit.
Burial of Jesus
Joseph
of Arimathea and Nicodemus helped to bury Jesus at risk to themselves.
“It
is finished” can mean it is fully paid, It is complete, it is fulfilled.
How
shall we live?
We
all need Jesus Christ.
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