John 18

"Jesus' trial before Caiaphas ended in the early hours of the morning. Then he was taken to the headquarters of the Roman governor. His accusers didn't..."

We don't have to live in the mess of our mess up! Tom Norvell reminds us that as far as failure goes, Peter pretty much leads the way, but he also leads the way in turnarounds and being called back to significant ministry.

With Jesus' arrest under torchlight, the end for darkness' reign drew near. Phil Ware concludes his four-part series on Jesus' Passion called seed, towel, promise, and torchlight.

"[After the Jewish leaders indicated to Pilate that they wanted Jesus executed,] Pilate went back into his headquarters and called for Jesus to be..."

"Simon Peter followed Jesus [when he was taken away after being arrested and bound], as did another of the disciples. That other disciple was..."

"After saying these things [in prayer], Jesus crossed the Kidron Valley with his disciples and entered a grove of olive trees. Judas, the betrayer,..."

"Jesus fully realized all that was going to happen to him, so he stepped forward to meet [Judas and those with him]. "Who are you looking for?" he..."

"Once more [Jesus] asked [the soldiers and guards with Judas], "Who are you looking for?" And again they replied, "Jesus the Nazarene." "I told..."

"Inside, the high priest began asking Jesus about his followers and what he had been teaching them. Jesus replied, "Everyone knows what I teach. I have..."

"[After Jesus told Peter not to fight to protect him,] the soldiers, their commanding officer, and the Temple guards arrested Jesus and tied him up...."

"[After Jesus confronted the high priest who was questioning him,] one of the Temple guards standing nearby slapped Jesus across the face. "Is that the..."

"[Pilate said to the crowd,] "But you have a custom of asking me to release one prisoner each year at Passover. Would you like me to release this 'King..."

"[After Jesus identified himself to the soldiers and guards who came to arrest him,] Simon Peter drew a sword and slashed off the right ear of Malchus,..."

"Then Annas bound Jesus and sent him to Caiaphas, the high priest. Meanwhile, as Simon Peter was standing by the fire warming himself, they asked....."

"[After Peter's second denial of Jesus,] one of the household slaves of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked,..."

"Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples."

"Mark, my soul, the care which Jesus manifested even in his hour of trial, towards the sheep of his hand! The ruling passion is strong in death. He..."

"Pilate said, "So you are a king?" Jesus responded, "You say I am a king. Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All..."

""What is truth?" Pilate asked. Then he went out again to the people and told them, "[Jesus] is not guilty of any crime.""

Inspirational illustration of John 18:2 -- Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.

Does it really matter if we simply adjust our definition of truth to fit our own way of living? Rubel Shelly reminds us that while we can adjust many things to fit our lifestyle and personal reality, truth is still truth despite our protestations and personal journey.

Jesus' trials focused on his true identity. James Nored and Phil Ware share in word and video the meaning of Jesus' trials before Pilate, Herod, and the Jewish Ruling Council.

Jesus' trials focused on his true identity. James Nored and Phil Ware share in word and video the meaning of Jesus' trials before Pilate, Herod, and the Jewish Ruling Council.

Jesus' trials focused on his true identity, although those who tried him didn't really want to know the truth. James Nored and Phil Ware share in word and video the meaning of Jesus' trials before Pilate, Herod, and the Jewish Ruling Council and how they helped define the way of Jesus through the cross to the empty tomb.

How do we deal with unfairness? Jesus was unfairly tried by Pilate.

How can faith be romantic? Rubel Shelly shares insight on the difference between Jewish thinking and Graeco-Roman thinking and how impacts the way we view Christian faith which should be romantic faith.

Why make someone relive his or her sin, why not just ignore it? Phil Ware continues his Saved at Sea series focusing on Peter's denials, his promises, his arrogance, his failure, and his restoration.