PrayerBits
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Sunday
Scripture lesson: John 18:33-37 Are you a king?
Time to Reflect: Pilate was trying to prove that Jesus was a revolutionary and claiming to be a King, contrary to Roman Law. This would have then justified having him executed. Jesus makes clear that he was not a revolutionary or usurper with a really strong argument in verse 36.
Moving through the day: “Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice” Pray that you may clearly listen to Jesus voice as it is found in Scripture.
John 18:33-37
33 Then Pilate entered the headquarters* again, summoned Jesus, and asked him, ‘Are you the King of the Jews?’ 34Jesus answered, ‘Do you ask this on your own, or did others tell you about me?’ 35Pilate replied, ‘I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests have handed you over to me. What have you done?’ 36Jesus answered, ‘My kingdom is not from this world. If my kingdom were from this world, my followers would be fighting to keep me from being handed over to the Jews. But as it is, my kingdom is not from here.’ 37Pilate asked him, ‘So you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say that I am a king. For this I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.’
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