Jesus and Politics

Timothy Keller Sermons Podcast by Gospel in Life

Tim Keller

Religion & Spirituality, Religion, Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Christianity, Spirituality

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🗓️ 22 March 2023

⏱️ 38 minutes

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For the first time, in Mark 15, we have Jesus in front of the political establishment, the Roman state. So we have to ask the question, “What is the relationship of Jesus to politics, of Christianity to the government?” Pilate asks three questions. He asks Jesus, “Are you king of the Jews?” and, “Why aren’t you fighting back?” Then he asks the crowd, “What shall we do with the king?” The answers to these three questions are a lens by which to explore the relationship of Christianity to politics. These three answers are 1) the ambiguity answer, 2) the revolutionary answer, and 3) the substitutionary answer. This sermon was preached by Dr. Timothy Keller at Redeemer Presbyterian Church on March 11, 2007. Series: King's Cross: The Gospel of Mark, Part 2: The Journey to the Cross. Scripture: Mark 15:1-15. Today's podcast is brought to you by Gospel in Life, the site for all sermons, books, study guides and resources from Timothy Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church. If you've enjoyed listening to this podcast and would like to support the ongoing efforts of this ministry, you can do so by visiting https://gospelinlife.com/give and making a one-time or recurring donation.

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0:00.0	Today on Gospel in Life, Tim Keller is exploring the life of Jesus as recorded by the Apostle Mark.
0:10.8	It's a fascinating look into the life of Christ as both Savior and Teacher.
0:15.6	After you listen, please consider taking time to rate and review our podcast.
0:19.8	Your review can help others to discover our podcast and experience the hope of the Gospel.
0:25.1	Now here's today's teaching from Dr. Keller.
0:28.0	Tonight's scripture reading is Mark 15, 1 through 15, found on page 8 of your bulletin.
0:35.5	Very early in the morning, the chief priests with the elders, the teachers of the law,
0:40.0	and the whole Sanhedrin reached a decision. They bound Jesus, led him away,
0:46.0	and handed him over to Pilate. Are you the king of the Jews asked Pilate?
0:51.1	Yes, it is as you say, Jesus replied. The chief priest accused him of many things,
0:56.3	so again Pilate asked him, aren't you going to answer? See how many things they are accusing you of.
1:02.0	But Jesus still made no reply and Pilate was amazed. Now it was the custom of the feast to release
1:08.0	a prisoner whom the people requested. A man called Barabbas was in prison with the insurrectionists
1:14.4	who had committed murder in the uprising. The crowd came up and asked Pilate to do for them what
1:19.3	he usually did. Do you want me to release to you the king of the Jews asked Pilate, knowing it was
1:25.6	out of envy that the chief priests have handed Jesus over to him. But the chief priests stirred up
1:31.2	the crowd to have Pilate release Barabbas instead. What shall I do then with the one you call the
1:37.8	king of the Jews? Pilate asked them, crucify him, they shouted. Why? What crime has he committed?
1:45.6	Ask Pilate, but they shouted all the louder, crucify him. Wanting to satisfy the crowd,
1:52.0	Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged and handed him over to be crucified.
1:58.0	This is God's word.
2:02.2	Mark 15. In Mark 15, for the first time we have Jesus not in front of the religious establishment,
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