The Interrogation of Jesus

1. By the Sanhedrin - Matthew 26:57-67
2. By Rome - John 18:28-40

The Greatest Cold Case . . . Dead or Alive?

• Crime Scene -> Golgotha

◊  The Police Report

◊  Interview the Witnesses

◊  Motives

• Crime Scene ->  An Empty Tomb

◊  The Witnesses

◊  The Conspiracies

◊  The Evidence

The Verdict . .  .

*  What does the evidence state? - Acts 1:1-3

*  Why the evidence? - John 20:30-31

*  Living Water - John 7:38 / Revelation 19:6, 22:17

** Due to some technical difficulties, we missed the first few minutes of the sermon.  We apologize for any inconvenience this causes.**

- Palm Branches - John 12:12-29 (Luke 19:37 / Matthew 21:10-11)

- A Donkey's Colt - Luke 19:30,  Zechariah 9:9, Revelation 19:11

- Rain on the Parade - Luke 19:41-44

- Parade Questions . . .

◊  What would Jesus weep over you?

◊  What is hidden from your eyes?  (Matthew 6:22)

◊  Who are your enemies?  (Hebrews 11:24-26)

◊  Do you recognize the time of God's coming to you?

Dinner at a Leper's House - John 12:1-2

• Acceptance - Romans 15:7
• The Spiritual Gift of Serving - Romans 12:7

Alabaster Jar - John 12:3 (Matthew 26:7 / Mark 14:3)

Identity / Insecurity

The Big Question - John 12:4-6 (Matthew 26:8-9 / Mark 14:4-5)

A Thief / The Poor / Money

A Beautiful Think - John 12:7-8 (Matthew26:10-13 / Mark 14:6-9)

• What beautiful thing have you done for Jesus?
• 'Do it now . . .sometimes later become never . . . '

Can One Person Make a Difference? - John 12:9-11

• Never underestimate the power of one + God - Philippians 4:13
• 'What you sow . . . you harvest!' - Galatians 6:7

Breaking Point  - John 11:45-46

Showdown with the Sanhedrin - John 11:47-52

◊ The Easter Prophecy (Mark 10:32-34) <------------> Caiaphas' Prophecy (John 11:51-52)

Death Plot - John 11:53-57

Defining Moments . . . about Truth

• What truths have you been resisting?
• What voices have you been silencing or keeping at a distance to avoid hearing what you know is true?
• How has the Lord confronted you lately?
• Have you drowned out the Holy Spirit with activity, or work, or relationships, or some other kid of escape?
• Do you ignore the Holy Spirit, warning you to stop some behavior you know to be sinful and wrong?
• How is Satan trying to destroy your life?

The Simple (not easy) Process

1. Hear what God says
2. Believe what God says
3. Do what God says

A Bad Example - Genesis3:1-7

A Good Example - Luke 5:1-11