1. 'Yes, it is as you say' (11-14)

Pilate had the power to set Jesus free or to order his execution. If Jesus claimed to be a king, he would be accused of a capital crime. But when Pilate asked him if he were king of the Jews, he said, 'Yes.' To Pilate's amazement, he said nothing in his own defense. Jesus' kingdom is not of this world. His rule is in the hearts of men. His rule brings peace.

2. Pilate washed his hands (15-26)

Pilate knew that Jesus was innocent of any crime, and that the religious leaders had handed him over out of envy. He tried to find a way both to release Jesus and satisfy the crowd, but the chief priests had done their work well, and the crowd shouted, 'Crucify him!' Pilate finally gave up. He thought he could wash innocent blood off his hands and put the responsibility on others. Jesus' blood is indeed on all sinners because he died for us. His blood is on me; by his blood I am saved.

Application: Lord Jesus, you are my King because you bought me with your blood.
One Word: Jesus shed his blood for me