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“What Shall I Do With Jesus?”. Jesus in Pilate’s Hall Matthew 27:18-22. The Answer. “They all said, let him be crucified” ( 22 ) “They handed Him over because of envy” ( 18 ) Envy can destroy innocent life Envy blinds from the value of Christ The envious quickly reject the Truth.
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“What Shall I Do With Jesus?” Jesus in Pilate’s Hall Matthew 27:18-22
The Answer • “They all said, let him be crucified” (22) • “They handed Him over because of envy” (18) • Envy can destroy innocent life • Envy blinds from the value of Christ • The envious quickly reject the Truth
Pilate’s Question • “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” (22) • Everyone must face this question (Matt 28:19; Mk 16:15). • The brightest & most promising. • The irreligious. • The pursuers of every religion.
The Options • “Don’t Get Involved” • By leaving Him for someone else to deal with (Matt 27:19)
The Options • “Ignore Him” • By refusing to greet one another (Rom 16:16; 1 Cor 16:20; 2 Cor 13:12; 1 Pet 5:14) • By failing to show affection for one another (Rom 12:10)
The Options • “Ignore Him” • By forgetting to be hospitable to one another (1 Pet 4:9; Rom 12:13) • By neglecting the needs of the least among us (Rom 12:13; Matt 25:45) • By disregarding His commands in marriage (Eph 5:22, 25)
The Options • “Keep Quiet About Him” • By succumbing to peer Pressure (Jn 9:22; 12:42-43)
The Options • “Wait Before You Decide” • By viewing salvation as a matter for tomorrow (Lk 9:59-62; 2 Cor 6:2)
The Personal Cost • Living without Him shuts out His blessings (Psa 23).
The Lord is my Shepherd Relationship With God! I shall not want Full Supply! He maketh me to lie down in green pastures Peace of mind! He leadeth me beside the still waters Refreshment! He restoreth my soul Healing – Forgiveness! He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness Guidance!For His name sake Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death Testing! I will fear no evil Protection!For Thou art with me Faithfulness! Thy rod & Thy staff they comfort me Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies Sufficiency – Acceptance – Hope! Thou annointest my head with oil Consecration! My cup runneth over –Abundance! Surely goodness & mercy shall follow me all the days of my life Grace!And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Security! Forever Eternity!
By refusing Christ you have not these blessings:God as your Shepherd! FullSupply! Peace of mind! Refreshment! Forgiveness! Guidance! Purpose! Protection!Faithfulness! Discipline! Hope! Consecration! Abundance! Grace! Security! Eternity!
The Personal Cost • Dying without Him should cause us to shudder (2 Thess 1:7-9). • Banished from the presence of God for all eternity.
“What Shall You Do With Jesus?” How you decide will determine what Jesus shall do with you. (Jn 5:25-27; 2 Tim 4:1; Acts 17:30-31)
Salvation From Sin: Eternal Life • Faith in Jesus Christ through the Gospel John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:9-10; Mark 16:16; Heb 11:6 • Repent or turn from sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 • Confess faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Acts 8:36-38; Rom 10:9-10 • Be immersed in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 • Live in obedient faith Heb 5:8-9; 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10