St Timothy Presbyterian Church

Scripture Passage Matthew 27:11-26 Worship Video Worship Audio Sermon Script He Was Silent When I read today's passage, two words come to my mind. SILENCE and NOISE There is a silence of Jesus and a noise of people The only thing Jesus said was this. You say so. (Matthew 27:11) This was when Pilate asked Jesus whether he was the King of the Jews. That was it. After that, Jesus didn't say anything. Until Pilate handed him over to be crucified, he said nothing. He was completely silent. When he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he did not say anything. when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he did not answer. (Matthew 27:12) He did not defend himself. He was silent. Pilate was frustrated and told Jesus this. Do you not hear how many accusations they make against you? (Matthew 27:13) He wanted to break Jesus' silence and make him say something. Say something to defend himself. But Jesus did not say a word. Total silence! he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the