“Jesus vs. The Mob”
Luke 22:63 — 23:25
3 Radical Claims:
Jesus is the Messiah (v. 66-68)
Jesus is the Son of Man (v. 69)
“In my vision at night I looked, and there before me was one like a son of man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into his presence. He was given authority, glory and sovereign power; all nations and peoples of every language worshiped him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and his kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.”
—Daniel 7:13-14Jesus is the Son of God (v. 70)
3 Radical Takeaways:
Jesus’ Silence Is A Deafening Apologetic Of His Claim (v. 71)
Jesus Can Identify With The Beaten And Bullied (v. 63-65)
Jesus Can Identify With The Canceled And Condemned
Learn from the Pharisees;
Don’t be a Pharisee.
Learn from Pilate;
Don’t be Pilate.
Jesus was clear about who he was:
Who do you say he is? —Pastor Josh
Discussion Questions:
Getting to Know Me
1. Do you have any gardening plans this summer?
2. What stuck with you from the sermon?
Into the Bible
3. How do you think Jesus would have been tempted in v. 63-65?
4. Read Hebrews 4:15. How does this connect with these verses in Luke?
5. Read Luke 22: 67-69. Why will the priests and scribes not believe or answer questions?
6. Who is the Son of Man that Jesus mentions in v.69? (Daniel 7:13-14)
7. In v.70-71, how could the priests and scribes have responded to Jesus’ answer? How did they respond? What do they seem to assume about Jesus?
8. Consider the three parties: the Jewish leaders, Pilate, Herod. What was each parties interested in?
Application
1. What was your main takeaway from this week’s service? What will you do about it?
2. What difference does it make to you to think that Jesus will be your judge?
3. Who do you say that Jesus is? Why is that important?
4. We’re supposed to trust Jesus…for what? How can you get help with that?
5. What is one thing God is asking you to do, or one prayer God is calling you to pray, as a result of listening to this sermon?