1. ©Copyright 2004-2046 John (Jack) W Rendel. All rights reserved. 1 King of the Jews Mark 15:1-28 IN THE HANDS OF THE ROMANS THE PASSOVER LAMB IS SACRIFICED

2. ©Copyright 2004-2046 John (Jack) W Rendel. All rights reserved. 2 King of the Jews 1. 15:2 Are you the KING OF THE JEWS? 2. 15:9, 12 Do you want me to release to you the KING OF THE JEWS? What shall I do then with … the KING OF THE JEWS? 3. 15:18 Hail, KING OF THE JEWS! 4. 15:26 The written notice of the charge against him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.

3. ©Copyright 2004-2046 John (Jack) W Rendel. All rights reserved. 3 King of the Jews Are you King of the Jews? Do with King of the Jews? Hail, King of the Jews! Charge: King of the Jews

4. ©Copyright 2004-2046 John (Jack) W Rendel. All rights reserved. 4 King of the Jews 15:1-5 Jesus before Pilate. Are you THE KING OF THE JEWS? A question of identity: Who was the accused before him? He was accused by the leaders of his own people but gave no answer.

5. ©Copyright 2004-2046 John (Jack) W Rendel. All rights reserved. 5 King of the Jews 15:6-15 Barabbas or Jesus? What shall I do then with THE KING OF THE JEWS? A question of morality: Who will be punished, the evil doer or the innocent? Crucify him!

6. ©Copyright 2004-2046 John (Jack) W Rendel. All rights reserved. 6 King of the Jews 15:16-20 Soldiers mock Jesus. False worship: a robe & crown of thorns. "Hail, KING OF THE JEWS! A question of worship: Who is worthy of worship? Some Caesars were worshipped as gods.

7. ©Copyright 2004-2046 John (Jack) W Rendel. All rights reserved. 7 King of the Jews 15:21-28 The Crucifixion. –Crucified on Golgotha. –They divided his clothes. –Crucified between 2 thieves. Charge: THE KING OF THE JEWS Here is a question of authority: Who has the final word?

8. ©Copyright 2004-2046 John (Jack) W Rendel. All rights reserved. 8 King of the Jews Know the King! Receive the King! Worship the King! Obey the King!