2. John 18 28 Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning, and to avoid ceremonial uncleanness they did not enter the palace, because they wanted to be able to eat the Passover. 29 So Pilate came out to them and asked, “What charges are you bringing against this man?”

3. John 18 30 “If he were not a criminal,” they replied, “we would not have handed him over to you.” 31 Pilate said, “Take him yourselves and judge him by your own law.” “But we have no right to execute anyone,” they objected. 32 This took place to fulfil what Jesus had said about the kind of death he was going to die.

4. John 18 33 Pilate then went back inside the palace, summoned Jesus and asked him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” 34 “Is that your own idea,” Jesus asked, “or did others talk to you about me?” 35 “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed you over to me. What is it you have done?”

5. John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.”

6. John 18 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him.

7. John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. on earth King = no one greater

8. John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. King = no one greater on earth Or anywhere else

9. John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. Jesus acting as King Leading (Governing) Protecting (Ruling) Prevailing (Reigning)

10. John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. Jesus received as King Loved Served Obeyed

11. John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. Jesus’ Kingship not like this world’s... In this world but not the same Not geographical Not political Not recognised

12. John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. Not sustained by violence Jesus’ Kingship not like this worlds... In this world but not the same

13. The kingdom of God does not exist because of your effort or mine. It exists because God reigns. Our part is to enter this kingdom and bring our life under his sovereign will. T. Z. Koo

14. John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place.” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. Not sustained by violence Chosen not coerced Accepting of the cross Jesus’ Kingship not like this worlds... In this world but not the same

15. John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place. ” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. From God Accepting of the cross Jesus’ Kingship not like this worlds... In this world but not the same

16. From God Jesus’ Kingship not like this worlds... In this world but not the same John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place. ” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. Born AND Came into the world Jesus pre-existent King

18. Today he who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon the cross. He who is King of the angels is arrayed in a crown of thorns. He who wraps the heavens in clouds is wrapped in the purple of mockery... The Bridegroom of the Church is transfixed with nails. The Son of the Virgin is pierced with a spear. What is this new creation?

19. The judge is judged And is silent; The invisible is seen on the cross And is not ashamed; The infinite is contained And does not complain; The impassable suffersAnd does not seek vengeance The immortal diesAnd says nothing The king of heaven is buriedAnd endures it. What is this strange mystery? We venerate your Passion, 0 Christ, Show us also your glorious Resurrection. Eastern Orthodox Church hymn for Good FridayMelito, Bishop of Sardis

20. John 18 36 Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now my kingdom is from another place. ” 37 “You are a king, then!” said Pilate. Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. The truth and reality of Jesus’ Kingship...

21. Jesus acting as King Leading (Governing) Protecting (Ruling) Prevailing (Reigning)

22. John 18 36... “ My kingdom is not of this world... 37... “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth... 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. 1. The King of Kings (Lord) No other kings

23. John 18 36... “ My kingdom is not of this world... 37... “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth... 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. 1. The King of Kings (Lord) 2. The King who sacrifices

24. Saint Genesius of Rome (died c. 286 or c. 303) was a comedian and actor who worked in a series of plays that mocked Christianity. One day while performing in a work that made fun of baptism he received sudden wisdom from God, realized the truth of Christianity, and had a conversion experience on stage. He announced his new faith, and refused to renounce it, even when ordered to do so by emperor Diocletian.

25. “There is no King but Him whom I have seen. I adore and worship Him, and for His sake, even though I be slain a thousand times, I will always be His. Torments are not able to take Christ from my mouth, nor from my Heart. Bitterly do I regret that I detested His Holy name in Holy men, and came so late, like a haughty soldier, to adoring the true King.” Genesius of Rome

26. John 18 36... “ My kingdom is not of this world... 37... “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth... 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. 1. The King of Kings (Lord) 3. The King who saves 2. The King who sacrifices

27. John 18 36... “ My kingdom is not of this world... 37... “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth... 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. 1. The King of Kings (Lord) 3. The King who saves 2. The King who sacrifices 4. The king who conquers death

28. "If an earthly king, our emperor, wrote you a letter, would you not read it with joy? Certainly, with great rejoicing and careful attention. You have been sent a letter, not by any earthly emperor, but by the King of Heaven. And yet you almost despise such a gift, so priceless a treasure. Whenever you read the Gospel, Christ Himself is speaking to you. And while you read, you are praying and talking to Him.” Tikhon of Zadonsk (1724-83)

29. John 18 36... “ My kingdom is not of this world... 37... “You say that I am a king. In fact, the reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth... 38 “What is truth?” retorted Pilate. Jesus received as King Loved Served Obeyed

31. Lord we are willing; To receive what you give, To lack what you withhold, To relinquish what you take, To suffer what you inflict, To be what you require, Amen Adapted from a prayer by Charles Swindoll

34. The King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see, who created all things and by whose will they were created and have their being, to Him be honour and glory forever.

35. We see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honour because he suffered death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone. Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and praise! To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honour and glory and power, for ever and ever!” Based on 1Tim.1v17, 6v15-16, Hebr. 2v9, Rev. 5v12, 4v11, 7v12

36. Lord we are willing; To receive what you give, To lack what you withhold, To relinquish what you take, To suffer what you inflict, To be what you require, Amen Adapted from a prayer by Charles Swindoll