Troy Mills Christian Church
Sunday, March 12, 2023
Text: Isaiah 53:7
Scripture Reading: Psalm 44:3, 5-7 “They did not conquer the land with their swords; it was not their own strong arm that gave them victory. It was your right hand and strong arm and the blinding light from your face that helped them, for you loved them. Only by your power can we push back our enemies; only in your name can we trample our foes. I do not trust in my bow; I do not count on my sword to save me. You are the one who gives us victory over our enemies.” (NLT)
Text: Isaiah 53:7—
#1—Suffering Servant Song—Isaiah 53:13-53:12
Oppressed—
Afflicted—
#2—“He opened not His mouth”
- Matthew 27:12-14
- Mark 15:3-5
Jesus didn’t open His mouth to complain or defend Himself.
#3—Servants were submissive; Jesus was the consummate servant; an example for us
#1—Jesus always did the will of the Father (John 4:34; 6:38)
#2—Jesus never sought to please Himself but always to please the Father (John 5:30)
#3—Jesus finished the work that God had sent Him to do (John 17:4)
#4—Jesus came to glorify the Father (John 13:31; John 17:4)
#4—Jesus didn’t even complain when He was betrayed by one of His closest friends
Judas—Psalm 41:9; Psalm 55:12; Zechariah 11:12
Jesus—gave Judas the seat of honor at the Last Supper
He didn’t try to talk Judas out of doing what he was going to do
He didn’t rebuke Judas
Why? Jesus was committed to the plan. He was submitted to the plan.
#5—Jesus’ arrest and six trials
Jesus remained silent. He remained submitted to God’s plan.
#6—What did Jesus say?
Luke 23:33-34–
The Six Trials:
Trial #1—Before Annas, the ex-high priest—John 18:13-23
Accusation: Charges of irreverence to Annas
Legality: Illegal. It was held at night. No specific charges; Prejudice and violence
Result of the trial: Found guilty of irreverence; sent to Caiaphas
Trial #2—Before Caiaphas—Current High Priest; son-in-law of Annas and the Sanhedrin—Matthew 26:57-68; Mark 14:53-65; John 18:24
Accusation: Claiming to be the Messiah
Legality: Illegal; held at night. False witnesses; prejudice and violence
Result of the trial: Declared guilty of blasphemy; rushed to the Sanhedrin.
Trial #3—Before the Sanhedrin—Mark 15:1; Luke 22:66-71
Accusation: Blasphemy
Legality: Illegal; accusation was switched; no witnesses; improper voting
Result of the trial: Declared guilty of blasphemy; rushed to Pilate
Trial #4—Before Pilate—Matthew 27:11-14; Mark 15:1b-5; Luke 23:1-7; John 18:28-38
Accusation: Treason
Legality: Illegal; Christ was kept under arrest even declared innocent; no defense attorney; violence
Result of trial: Found innocent; rushed to Herod Antipas
Trial #5—Before Herod Antipas—Luke 23:8-12
Accusation: None
Legality: Illegal; no charges; mockery in courtroom; no defense attorney; and violence
Result of trial: Declared innocent; mistreated and mocked
Trial #6—Before Pilate—Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:6-15; Luke 23:18-25; John 18:29-19:6
Accusation: Treason
Legality: Illegal; no proof of guilt
Result: Found innocent but turned over to be crucified
In Pursuit! 