[Propertalk] Sermon quotes for John 18:33-37 - Nov. 22 - Part 5

[Joe Parrish]

John's gospel does not feature the kingdom of God; nor does he focus upon Christ's claim to be the coming king-until chapter 18. Whereas Matthew, Mark and Luke from the very beginning of their gospels describe Jesus proclaiming the imminence of the kingdom of heaven-the miracles of Christ as signs of the kingdom breaking-in to history-the parables (which are completely absent from John's gospel)-as parables of the kingdom, John only mentions the words "king" and "kingdom" six times prior to chapter 18. The kingdom of God and the kingship of Christ are written boldly over the first three gospels. But John's gospel is remarkable for few references to this theme-until chapter 18; and then, in the short space of two chapters, the words "king" and "kingdom" literally explode on the page.

http://www.kerux.com/documents/KeruxV5N2A2.asp

James T. Dennison, Jr.
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...Jesus qualifies his reply to make clear to Pilate that he is no political revolutionary: his kingdom is not of this world. This recalls Jesus' prayer concerning his disciples in 17:11 and 16: both he and his disciples are in the world, but are not of the world. Jesus' kingdom is a heavenly kingdom; it does not arise from the world but breaks in from outside the world, just as Jesus himself came down from heaven on a mission from the Father (cf. 1:14, 3:17, 16:28, etc.).

http://bible.org/seriespage/exegetical-commentary-john-18

W. Hall Harris, III
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Pilate was listening carefully to what Jesus said. He drew the correct inference: "So then, you really are a King!" Jesus replies in a way that clearly indicates this is true: "You say that I am a King ." In more contemporary terminology, we would say, "You said it!" The Lord's meaning is therefore something like this: "You are absolutely right that I am a King!" His "kingdom" is centered around revelation, not revolution; around truth, not treason. Jesus was a teacher, not a traitor. This was the purpose for His incarnation; this was His mission in life-to testify to the truth. And everyone who embraces Him as the promised Messiah (who "belongs to the truth") listens to His voice.

http://bible.org/seriespage/jesus-pilate-part-i-john-1828-38

Robert Deffinbaugh 
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John's account of the trial and crucifixion of our Lord depicts the sin and guilt of Pilate, the Roman soldiers, the Jews, and even (to some degree) the disciples-especially Peter. The purpose of this lesson is to consider the condemnation of Jesus as John portrays it, so that we see the guilt of Jews and Gentiles alike. No one but our Lord comes out of this looking good.

http://bible.org/seriespage/jesus-pilate-part-ii-john-182882111916

Robert Deffinbaugh 
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