John 18 28 Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace, because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. 29 So Pilate came out to them and asked, “What charges are you bringing against this man?”

John 18 30    “If he were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed him over to you.” 31    Pilate said, “Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.”   “But we have no right to execute anyone,” they objected. 32 This took place to fulfil what Jesus had said about the kind of death he was going to die.

John 18 33    Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34    “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” 35    “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed you over to me. What is it you have done?”

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.”

John 1837 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.   Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.   Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

on earthKing = no one greater

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now

my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.   Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

King = no one greateron earth

Or anywhere else

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.   Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

Jesus acting as King

Leading (Governing)

Protecting (Ruling)

Prevailing (Reigning)

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.   Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

Jesus received as King

Loved

Served

Obeyed

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.   Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

Jesus’ Kingship not like this world’s...In this world

but not the sameNot

geographicalNot politicalNot recognised

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.   Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

Not sustained by violenceNot sustained by violence

Jesus’ Kingship not like this worlds...In this world

but not the same

The kingdom of God does not exist because of your effort or mine. It exists because God reigns. Our part is to enter this kingdom and bring our life under his sovereign will.

T. Z. Koo

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.   Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

Not sustained by violenceNot sustained by violence

Chosen not coercedChosen not coerced

Accepting of the crossAccepting of the cross

Jesus’ Kingship not like this worlds...In this world

but not the same

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by

the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.   Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

From GodFrom God

Accepting of the crossAccepting of the cross

Jesus’ Kingship not like this worlds...In this world

but not the same

From GodFrom God

Jesus’ Kingship not like this worlds...In this world

but not the same

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

Born AND Came into the world

Jesus pre-existent KingJesus pre-existent King

John 1836 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate.

Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.”38    “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

The truth and reality of Jesus’ Kingship ...

The truth and reality of Jesus’ Kingship ...

Jesus acting as King

Leading (Governing)

Protecting (Ruling)

Prevailing (Reigning)

John 1836... “My kingdom is not of this world...37 ... “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth ... 38

“What is truth?” retorted Pilate.

1. The King of Kings (Lord)No other kings

John 1836... “My kingdom is not of this world...37 ... “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth ... 38

“What is truth?” retorted Pilate.

1. The King of Kings (Lord)

2. The King who sacrifices

“There is no King but Him whom I have seen. I adore and worship Him, and for His sake, even though I be slain a thousand times, I will always be His. Torments are not able to take Christ from my mouth, nor from my Heart. Bitterly do I regret that I detested His Holy name in Holy men, and came so late, like a haughty soldier, to adoring the true King.”

Genesius of Rome

John 1836... “My kingdom is not of this world...37 ... “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth ... 38

“What is truth?” retorted Pilate.

1. The King of Kings (Lord)

3. The King who saves

2. The King who sacrifices

John 1836... “My kingdom is not of this world...37 ... “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth ... 38

“What is truth?” retorted Pilate.

1. The King of Kings (Lord)

3. The King who saves

2. The King who sacrifices

4. The king who conquers death

"If an earthly king, our emperor, wrote you a letter, would you not read it with joy? Certainly, with great

rejoicing and careful attention.You have been sent a letter, not by any earthly

emperor, but by the King of Heaven. And yet you almost despise such a gift, so priceless a treasure.Whenever you read the Gospel, Christ Himself is

speaking to you. And while you read, you are praying and talking to Him.”

Tikhon of Zadonsk (1724-83)

John 1836... “My kingdom is not of this world...37 ... “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth ... 38

“What is truth?” retorted Pilate.

Jesus received as King

Loved

Served

Obeyed

Lord we are willing;To receive what you give,To lack what you withhold,To relinquish what you take,To suffer what you inflict,To be what you require,AmenAdapted from a prayer by Charles Swindoll

Lord we are willing;To receive what you give,To lack what you withhold,To relinquish what you take,To suffer what you inflict,To be what you require,AmenAdapted from a prayer by Charles Swindoll