This document discusses five things that contributed to Jesus' crucifixion: 1) Peter's broken vow to never deny Jesus, 2) the disciples failing to keep watch and pray in the Garden of Gethsemane, 3) Judas betraying Jesus with a kiss, 4) Pilate questioning Jesus but not seeking the truth, 5) the Jewish court seeking false witnesses against Jesus rather than trying him fairly. It argues these failures show how easily promises can be broken, the importance of prayer and vigilance, the dangers of compromise and hypocrisy, and consequences of ignoring or misrepresenting the truth.
2. 1 - A VOW THAT WAS EASILY BROKEN!
Peters denial was foretold by Jesus Matthew 26:31-35
All shall be offended in me
I will never be offended
Likewise also said all the disciples
Peters denial recorded Matthew 26:70-74
All the disciples forsook him Matthew 26:56
Do we make promises to the Lord, we dont keep?
Romans 6
Colossians 3
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3. 2 - A WATCH THAT WAS NOT KEPT!
Disciples in the Garden Mark 14:32-42
Watch and pray Mark 14:38
Critical time! My soul is exceeding sorrowful even unto
death,watch with me
Matthew 26:38
Have we failed to watch and pray?
Behave like men 1 Corinthians 16:13
Be faithful 1 Corinthians 15:58
Give diligence 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 4:11
Be sober, be watchful 1 Thessalonians 5:6; 1 Peter 5:8 3
4. 3 - A KISS WITH NO LOVE A KISS OF
DEATH!
Judas betrayal Matthew 26:14-16, 24
He had seen the miracles of Jesus:
Calmed the sea Matthew 8:27
Walked on the water Matthew 14:26
Healed the sick and cast out demons Mark 1:32-34
He compromised & sold out What are ye willing to give me?
(Matthew 26:15)
He betrayed Jesus Whomsoever I shall kisstake him (Matthew
26:48)
A Hypocrite:
Has seen the evidence and will not be faithful!
1 Peter 1:8-9 4
5. 4 - A QUESTION THAT DESIRED NO
ANSWER!
Pilate John 18:36-38
Found no fault in him Matthew 27:18, 24
What is truth? John 18:37-38
Many know the truth and then turn away:
Galatians Galatians 4:16; 3:1; 5:7
What must I do?
Paul didnt turn away
Acts 22:16; 9:18
The consequences of those who do not obey the truth:
2 Thessalonians 1:8; Romans 2:8
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6. 5 - A TRIAL THAT DID NOT TRY!
Jewish court Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22-23
Sought false witnesses Matthew 26:59-64
Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, yet crucified him anyway
Matthew 27:18-26
Some fail to investigate - Not interested in truth! John 17:17
cf. Luke 6:46; John 20:30-31
They lie, deceive, misrepresent and remain in ignorance!
We are commanded to try the spirits 1 John 4:1; 1 Thessalonians
5:21
Matthew 24:4-5
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7. CONCLUSION
Peter Wept bitterly!
Luke 22:62
Disciples Couldnt answer!
Mark 14:40
Judas Hanged himself!
Matthew 27:3-5
Pilate Was a coward!
Matthew 27:24
Jewish court Didnt care!
Matthew 27:1; 26:59ff
Their consciences shouldTheir consciences should
have smitten themhave smitten them!!
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