In the 18th chapter of the Gospel of John, there is a tragic irony that takes place. Anna’s the high priest of Israel looks down his nose at Jesus with hate and a desire to kill him, but what he doesn’t realize was that this man was anointed by God to be the Great High Priest of the entire world. Listen today as Pastor Bob discusses our Great High Priest Jesus!
Our Bible text for Today’s Message is from John 18:19 – 24
The High Priest Questions Jesus
19 Meanwhile, the high priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.
20 “I have spoken openly to the world,” Jesus replied. “I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret. 21 Why question me? Ask those who heard me. Surely they know what I said.”
22 When Jesus said this, one of the officials nearby slapped him in the face. “Is this the way you answer the high priest?” he demanded.
23 “If I said something wrong,” Jesus replied, “testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?” 24 Then Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.
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