The Six Trials of : The Three Civil Trials, Trial #5 “No Tricks for Herod” :6-12

Introduction Luke is the only writer of the four (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) who records Trial #5. In the continuing miscarriage of justice, Jesus is brought to Herod Anitpas. Among other evil deeds, Herod Antipas is the ruler who had executed. Trial #1: Jesus was taken to , father-in-law of , high priest Jn. 18:12-24 Trial #2: Jesus taken Caiaphas in the night Matthew 26:59-66; :55-64 Trial #3: Because Jewish regulations forbade trying a prisoner at night, Caiaphas convened an early morning meeting of the to have them declare Jesus guilty :66-71; Matthew 27:1; :1 Trial #4: Jesus was taken for the first meeting with Pilate Matthew 27:2,11-14; Mark 15:1-5; Luke 23:1-5; :29-38 Trial #5: Pilate sent Jesus to Herod Luke 23:6-12 Trial #6: Pilate got Jesus back for a second, more public meeting before Pilate and the people Luke 23:13-16; Matt. 27:15-23; Mark 15:6-14; Luke 23:17-23; John 18:39-40

I. Sent to Herod 23:6,7 6 When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7 And when he learned that He belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself also was in at that time. A. Who is Herod? B. Reasons why Pilate sent Jesus to Herod 1. Pilate came from his residence in Caesarea to keep order during Passover 2. Herod came from his residence in to keep favor with the Jews 3. By sending Jesus to Herod, Pilate divided responsibility 4. By showing courtesy to Herod, Pilate could lessen enmity between them C. How involvement in the trial of Jesus benefitted Herod D. Previous encounters with Herod Antipas

II. Signs Refused 23:8 8 Now Herod was very glad when he saw Jesus; for he had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had been hearing about Him and was hoping to see some sign performed by Him. A. Herod was glad to see Jesus because he had heard about Jesus :7-9 B. Herod seemed most desirous to see Jesus perform a miracle C. No tricks for Herod, Jesus is resolved to go to the cross III. Silent Before Accusers 23:9,10 9 And he questioned Him at some length; but He answered him nothing. 10 And the chief priests and the scribes were standing there, accusing Him vehemently. A. Jesus is silent before His accusers, in step with the will of God the Father B. The chief priests and scribes were accusing Jesus “vehemently”

IV. Scorned by Romans 23:11 11 And Herod with his soldiers, after treating Him with contempt and mocking Him, dressed Him in a gorgeous robe and sent Him back to Pilate. A. Jesus treated with “contempt” by Herod and his soldiers B. Jesus mocked by Herod and his soldiers C. Jesus dressed in a “gorgeous robe”, further mockery and hatred

V. Sin Seeks Company 23:12 12 Now Herod and Pilate became friends with one another that very day; for before they had been enemies with each other. A. Herod and Pilate become friends as a result of Trial #5 B. Prior to their partnership in this unjust trial, Herod and Pilate were enemies C. The way to make a hateful sinner your friend is to go sin with him 1. Proverbs 13:20, “He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will suffer harm.” 2. I Corinthians 15:33, “Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company corrupts good morals.’” 3. Psalm 1:1, “How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers!” 4. Jude 1:18b, “…In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.” 5. Proverbs 14:7, “Leave the presence of a fool, or you will not discern words of knowledge.” 6. I Corinthians 5:11, “But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or a swindler—not even to eat with such a one.” 7. Psalm 26:4-5, “I do not sit with deceitful men, Nor will I go with pretenders. I hate the assembly of evildoers, And I will not sit with the wicked.” 8. Proverbs 22:24-25, “Do not associate with a man given to anger, or go with a not-tempered man, Or you will learn his ways and find a snare for yourself.”