Caiaphas the Accuser-Pastor Leo Lozano

Описание: In this installment of "The Cast of the Cross" series, Pastor Leo explores the life of Caiphas, the High Priest during Jesus' time. Pastor Leo believes Caiphas likely started with good intentions, genuinely loving God and wanting the best for his nation, but fear became his driving force. Living under Roman occupation and managing political tensions, Caiphas feared losing control and influence when Jesus challenged the religious establishment's teachings and authority.

The tragedy of Caiphas's story is that in trying to preserve his position and "be right," he betrayed everything he claimed to believe in. As Matthew 27:18 reveals, it was out of envy and self-interest that the religious leaders handed Jesus over to Pilate. Pastor Leo warns that sin can blind and corrupt us to the point where we don't recognize ourselves, even leading us to fight against God while thinking we're serving Him. The sermon concludes with hope, emphasizing that through Jesus, our past doesn't get the final word—redemption is real and comes through surrender and submission to God, echoing John Wesley's prayer of complete surrender to God's will.

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