A FRIENDSHIP DEVELOPS

Introduction:

A. Think About The Many Friends You Have Had.

1. How did you become friends?

2. Why did the friendship develop?

3. How long did the friendship last?

B. Have You Ever Began A Friendship At Another Person's Expense?

Body: Luke 23: 1 - 12

I. Jesus Before Pilate.

A. The mob takes Jesus to Pilate.

B. They accuse Jesus of many things.

1. He was perverting the nation.

2. He forbid the paying of taxes.

3. He made Himself to be King.

C. Pilate questions Jesus.

D. Pilate is unable to find fault.

E. More accusations are made.

1. He is stirring up the people.

2. He is teaching throughout all Judea.

II. Jesus Before Herod.

A. Jesus being a Galilean gives Herod jurisdiction.

B. Herod desired to see Jesus.

1. He had heard many things.

2. Wanted to see Jesus perform.

C. Jesus is silent.

D. Jesus is abused.

1. Treat Him with contempt.

2. Mock Him.

3. Put expensive clothing on Him.

E. Jesus is returned to Pilate.

III. Friendship.

A. Pilate and Herod had been opponents.

B. The sharing of Jesus changed their relationship.

Conclusion:

A. The Best Friend They Could Ever Had Was Jesus?

B. He Even Changed Their Lives!

C. Has He Changed Yours?