Why Don't YOU Follow Jesus?

Why Don’t YOU Follow Jesus?
The Gospel of Matthew 26 & 27

Why is it that some people choose not to follow Jesus?

A. CAIAPHAS [26.1-5, 14-16, 57-69]

1. The encounter with Jesus
2. The reason: Envy
   Matthew 18.1-4
3. The lesson: Don’t let envy and pride keep you from following Jesus

B. JUDAS [26.20-25]

1. The encounter with Jesus
2. The reason: Money
   John 12.3-6
   Matthew 27.3-5
3. The lesson: Don’t let the love of money keep you from following Jesus
   Matthew 6.19-21, 24
   Matthew 13.22
   Matthew 19.16-22

C. PILATE [27.11-24]

1. The encounter with Jesus
2. The reason: Fear
3. The lesson: Don’t let the fear of man keep you from following Jesus