John 18:19-24 – The High Priest Questions Jesus
- “ The Testimony of the Transparent ”
- Annas the High Priest who retained his title questions Jesus.
- Jesus is not disrespectful but He is a little cheeky.
- He asks His accusers to go and ask the general public about His actions.
- In doing so he firstly shows that He is confident that He has nothing wrong and secondly He embarrasses them by pointing out the irregularity and secrecy of their mock trial.
- I am encouraged by Jesus’ confidence in what He has done.
- It makes me ask the question; how confident would I be if had to hand the final appraisal of my life over to those who had seen it rather than defend myself and my actions?
- If everything I had done in public and in secret was seen by all – how relaxed would I be when I faced my accusers?
- All of Jesus actions had been transparent [if not his motives and intention].
- You could watch them, see then, touch the people He had touched.
- Jesus was confident that He had done the right thing.
- I want to live that kind of life . . . I went on trial today that I would be confident in the testimony of those who had seen my actions yesterday.
- I wonder today what kind of testimony would my transparency lead to?
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