“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? Who Died at Calvary?

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? “Behold the man” before Pilate! He is an innocent man. Judas declared Him innocent – Matthew 27:4

Matthew 27:3-4 (ESV) 3  Then when Judas, his betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he changed his mind and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders, 4  saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They said, “What is that to us? See to it yourself.”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? “Behold the man” before Pilate! He is an innocent man. Judas declared Him innocent – Matthew 27:4 Pilate’s wife stated such – Matthew 27:19

Matthew 27:19 (ESV) 19  Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to him, “Have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much because of him today in a dream.”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? “Behold the man” before Pilate! He is an innocent man. Judas declared Him innocent – Matthew 27:4 Pilate’s wife stated such – Matthew 27:19 Pilate declares Him innocent – John 18:38 Herod found Christ blameless – Luke 23:15

Luke 23:15 (ESV) 15  Neither did Herod, for he sent him back to us. Look, nothing deserving death has been done by him.

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? “Behold the man” before Pilate! He is an innocent man. Judas declared Him innocent – Matthew 27:4 Pilate’s wife stated such – Matthew 27:19 Pilate declares Him innocent – John 18:38 Herod found Christ blameless – Luke 23:15 The dying thief surmised so – Luke 23:41

Luke 23:41 (ESV) 41  “And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? “Behold the man” before Pilate! He is an innocent man. Judas declared Him innocent – Matthew 27:4 Pilate’s wife stated such – Matthew 27:19 Pilate declares Him innocent – John 18:38 Herod found Christ blameless – Luke 23:15 The dying thief surmised so – Luke 23:41 Centurion in charge of crucifixion – Luke 23:47

Luke 23:47 (ESV) 47  Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, “Certainly this man was innocent!”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? “Behold the man” before Pilate! He is an innocent man. Judas declared Him innocent – Matthew 27:4 Pilate’s wife stated such – Matthew 27:19 Pilate declares Him innocent – John 18:38 Herod found Christ blameless – Luke 23:15 The dying thief surmised so – Luke 23:41 Centurion in charge of crucifixion – Luke 23:47 Crowds at the cross – Matthew 27:54

Matthew 27:54 (ESV) 54  When the centurion and those who were with him, keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? “Behold the man” before Pilate! He is a brave man. Jesus had been beaten mercilessly. Few would remain conscious. Many would die. Pilate has an admiration for Jesus. Quote - Barkley, Gospel of John, vol. 2, 285 He is a majestic man. He is also God.

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? “Behold the man” before the crowds! Pilate expected sympathy. What he got was an angry and malicious mob. The crowd feared their identification with Jesus. They recognized His sinlessness. The unsaved person’s heart will always oppose the truth and righteousness.

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? “Behold the man” before the masses! Some still hate Him and try to destroy Jesus, His influence, and His good name. Most in our day simply ignore Him! Ten virgins Three servants Sheep and goats We are in a day of grace – 1 Corinthians 2:2.

1 Corinthians 2:2 (ESV) 2  For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 What Man Is This? “Behold the man” before the masses! Some still hate Him and try to destroy Jesus, His influence, and His good name. Most in our day simply ignore Him! Ten virgins Three servants Sheep and goats We are in a day of grace – 1 Corinthians 2:2. Someday we will be in the day of judgment.

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 Who Died at Calvary? Charges against Jesus from Rome He threatened to destroy the Temple. Jesus was accused of being an evil doer. He was perverting the nation. He had forbidden Jews to pay taxes to Caesar. He was stirring up the people. He had made himself King.

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 Who Died at Calvary? Real charge against Jesus had been veiled. The seventh and central charge now comes out. “Son of God” – “in three days” This is linked to the first charge. Jewish rulers understood it clearly. Why else do they protect the tomb? “Because He claimed to be the Son of God.” Pilate says, “Behold the man.”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 Who Died at Calvary? All the witnesses agree. God Himself – Matthew 3:17; 17:5

Matthew 3:17 (ESV) Matthew 17:5 (ESV) 17  and behold, a voice from heaven said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 17:5 (ESV) 5  He was still speaking when, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 Who Died at Calvary? All the witnesses agree. God Himself – Matthew 3:17; 17:5 Jesus of Nazareth – John 8:58; 10:30

John 8:58 (ESV) John 10:30 (ESV) 58  Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I am.” John 10:30 (ESV) 30  “I and the Father are one.”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 Who Died at Calvary? All the witnesses agree. God Himself – Matthew 3:17; 17:5 Jesus of Nazareth – John 8:58; 10:30 Holy Spirit – John 15:26

John 15:26 (ESV) 26  “But when the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness about me.”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 Who Died at Calvary? All the witnesses agree. God Himself – Matthew 3:17; 17:5 Jesus of Nazareth – John 8:58; 10:30 Holy Spirit – John 15:26 Angels – Luke 1:31-35

Luke 1:31-35 (ESV) 31  “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. 32  He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, 33 and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34  And Mary said to the angel, “How will this be, since I am a virgin?” 35  And the angel answered her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 Who Died at Calvary? All the witnesses agree. God Himself – Matthew 3:17; 17:5 Jesus of Nazareth – John 8:58; 10:30 Holy Spirit – John 15:26 Angels – Luke 1:31-35 Demons – Matthew 8:29

Matthew 8:29 (ESV) 29  And behold, they cried out, “What have you to do with us, O Son of God? Have you come here to torment us before the time?”

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 Who Died at Calvary? Human witnesses Matthew Mark Luke John John the Baptist Martha Peter

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 Application The next time we hear “Behold the man,” it will not be a life offered up for ours in grace and salvation, but a divine judgment! Will you see the King of Glory in His Divine Majesty bringing real life or the judge of your soul who brings death and destruction?

“Behold the Man” John 19:1-7 Application What is your verdict on Jesus as the Son of God? What is your testimony? You know the evidence! Will you decide in favor of His claims? Or, will you decide against Him?