The Judge on Trial

In this sermon, we trace the stunning reversal at the heart of the Passion story: the One condemned by a human court is revealed to be the true Judge of the world. By following Jesus from his trial to the cross, we see not only the injustice of man, but the judgment of the world, the defeat of evil, and the mercy of God for all who take refuge in Christ.

Scripture: Mark 14.53-65

(Additional Reading: Exodus 3.14, Daniel 7.13-14; Psalm 110.1; John 12.31-32; Romans 8.1)

Warm-Up:

What do you think about the Judgment Day and the human longing for vindication?

“When we look at the cross, we see the truth that we are not a world of righteousness and justice; we are a world that kills the innocent for the sake of power.”

- Brian Zahnd -