We re gone from a quiet olive grove to the power center of Israel. The sparks are flying. Why? Friction. Kingdoms are clashing. God wants to enrich our faith by showing us the glory of Christ s kingdom, compared to the impotence of three competing kingdoms, and thus save you from an inferior foundation for your life. 1. The pride of self-righteous religion the high priest . 2. The fear of the individualist Peter . 3. The power of the cynical, unbelieving world. Pilate
