Pilate as Gospel Herald

Dennis Tuuri

Outline: John 19:19-22 Pilate As Gospel Herald Sermon Outline for July 20, 2003 by Pastor Dennis R. Tuuri Intro - 1 Cor. 2:1-4 Golgotha vv. 17, 18a Two Men v. 18b Pilate (Inscription) vv. 19-22 19 Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” 20 Many of the Jews read this inscription, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Aramaic, in Latin, and in Greek. 21 So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but rather, ‘This man said, I am King of the Jews.’ ” 22 Pilate answered, “What I have written I have written.” Solders Fulfill Prophecy (Clothes) vv. 23,24 Jesus Speaks (Mother and Son) vv. 25-27 Jesus Speaks (I Thirst) vv. 28-30a Jesus Speaks (It Is Finished) v. 30b Soldiers Fulfill Prophecy (Spear) vv. 31-37 Pilate (Grants Permission) v. 38a 38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. Two Men vv. 36b-40 Garden vv. 41, 42 1. Pilate As Herald Ps. 76:10: Ps. 96:10 -Rest In The Promise of the Gospel – Christ Reigns in the Darkest of Times! -Respond with Your Renewed Commitment to Speak the Truth About Jesus Ps. 76:11 2. The Gospel Heralded Via Title A. The Universal Reign of Christ B. The Comprehensive Reign of Christ -Aramaic (Scriptures, Church) -Greek (Hellenistic Culture, Literature, Commerce, Beauty -Latin (Empire, Law, Government) Prayers, Conversation, Battle -Enjoy the Christian Culture We Have Inherited -Engage the Pagan Culture That Is Emerging Paul and the Jews; Paul and Mars Hill, Paul and Rome 3. The Gospel Embodied - Joseph of Arimethea From Two Zealots to Two Disciples From Ethical Rebel to Submissive Subject From Impatience to Patience Thank God For Your Character, (Though In Transition!) Commit Yourself Afresh to Simple Acts of Obedience and Trust