Jesus in Action Assembly

The cross has given us access.
His resurrection has given us authority.
Glory to His name!

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Lessons from the trial of Jesus.
3. The Cross Reveals the Evil Alliance of the World Against the Righteous

“And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves.”
— Luke 23:12

The hatred of righteousness can unite rivals.

Herod and Pilate had different interests, different political spheres, and overlapping authority.
Yet they found common ground in the trial of Jesus.
This teaches that systems of power can unite against truth, holiness, and righteous voices.

Lessons from the trial of Jesus.
2. The Way to the Cross Exposes the Ungratefulness of the World

The same people who had seen His miracles now mocked and humiliated Him.
The cross shows how quickly human praise can turn into rejection. It also shows how humanity can reject divine mercy even when the evidences are right before them.

“...who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed...” — Acts 10:38

The One who healed the blind, cleansed lepers, fed multitudes, raised Lazarus, and comforted the broken, was repaid with spitting, mockery, and rejection.

“Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands.” — Matthew 26:67

“And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.” — Matthew 27:30

Lessons from the trial of Jesus
1. The Cross Shows the Injustice and Irrationality of the World

The world chose a thief, murderer, and lawbreaker over the righteous Son of God.

“But they all cried out together, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas:
(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)” — Luke 23:18–19

“Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.” — Matthew 27:22

This reveals the moral confusion of fallen humanity. They choose to celebrate evil, condemn innocence and be manipulated by envy and emotion.

The Passover lamb was only a shadow.
Jesus became the perfect and final Lamb.

He was spotless, sinless, and offered once for all mankind.

“For indeed Christ, our Passover, was sacrificed for us.” — 1 Corinthians 5:7

Unlike animal sacrifices that had to be repeated, Jesus offered Himself once and forever.
His blood brings forgiveness, mercy, redemption, and access to God.

Through His blood, Jesus established a new covenant of grace. No longer written on stone, but on the hearts of believers.

Now, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” — John 1:29

Jesus, The Lamb of God

Jesus in Action Assembly Easter Retreat 2026