Matthew 27: 11-14- Jesus' Respect for Prophecy

Matthew 27: 11-14- ‘Now Jesus stood before the governor, and the governor asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” Jesus said, “You have said so.” But when He was accused by the chief priests and elders, He gave no answer. Then Pilate said to Him, “Do you not hear how many things they testify against you?” but He gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor was greatly amazed.’ 

Why would Jesus not defend Himself? Why didn’t Jesus use this as an opportunity to preach to Pilate and to those who were there and explain to them the plan of God?  Isaiah 53:7 says this, “He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth; like lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so He opened not His mouth.” 

Jesus knew His role, and He respected the word of God and respected how prophecy was important. Jesus knew He was sent to fulfill prophecy. Using Jesus’ example, I need to do the same thing. I need to respect all that is written in the Bible, not just the New Testament or certain other books. I need to understand the entirety of the Bible and what Jesus’ role is throughout the Bible. I need to look for Jesus in all that I read in the Bible.  

Proverbs 1: 2-4- (2) To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, (3) to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; (4) to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion... 

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