Sadly, there’s often a lot of hypocrisy that happens within the church.  As Pastor John teaches today, this was the case with the Pharisees and religious leaders of Jesus’ day.  They refused to enter Pilate’s house, so they could remain ceremonially clean and righteous, but their hearts were evil and murderous as they plotted Jesus’ crucifixion.  As you proclaim your goodness through certain religious beliefs, examine yourself to make sure you’re not also living as a hypocrite, practicing evil in another area.

Now, let’s join Pastor John in the book of John, chapter 18, as he begins his message Pilate Before Jesus.