Stand with him openly, even if it costs you approval

Keep your loyalty hidden so no one feels challenged

Treat him as important, but let the crowd decide your choices

Wait to act until it becomes popular to do so

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have sinned and have followed other rulers besides you. I turn from my sin and ask your mercy. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I confess you as Lord and King over my life. Lead me from rebellion into your kingdom. Amen.

Receive the True King

Lord, revive your Church where we have let fear of people, comfort, or power speak louder than your rule. Forgive us for choosing what is popular when you call us to be faithful. Awaken us to honor Christ as King in our speech, our choices, and our witness, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Our Loyalty

Bring before God any place where you have let approval, convenience, politics, success, or fear rule your heart more than Christ. Ask him to expose divided loyalties and to bring you back to honest surrender.

Where My Loyalty Has Drifted

Name one situation where you feel pressure to go with the crowd. Ask God for courage to honor Christ there, and choose one obedient step you can take today.

Pray About One Pressure Point

Thank God that human shouts do not overthrow his kingdom. Praise him for the steady rule of Christ when public opinion shifts.

Thank You for a King Who Does Not Change

Pray for political, religious, and community leaders who face pressure to follow the crowd. Ask God to give them truth, courage, and humility to honor Christ above applause.

For Leaders to Recognize the True King

⸂ἐκραύγασαν{e-KRAV-ga-san###eh-KRAHV-gah-sahn###(They) cried out} οὖν{OUN###OUN###therefore} ἐκεῖνοι⸃·{e-KEE-nee###eh-KEE-nee###those men} Ἆρον{A-ron###AH-rohn###Take away} ἆρον{A-ron###AH-rohn###take away} σταύρωσον{STAV-ro-son###STAHV-roh-sohn###Crucify} αὐτόν.{af-TON###ahf-TOHN###him} λέγει{LE-yee###LEH-yee###(He) says} αὐτοῖς{af-TEES###ahf-TEES###to them} ὁ{ho###hoh###(the)} Πιλᾶτος·{pee-LA-tos###pee-LAH-tohs###Pilate} Τὸν{TON###TOHN###The} βασιλέα{va-see-LE-a###vah-see-LEH-ah###king} ὑμῶν{h-ee-MON###h-ee-MOHN###your} σταυρώσω;{stav-RO-so###stahv-ROH-soh###Shall I crucify} ἀπεκρίθησαν{a-pe-KREE-thee-san###ah-peh-KREE-thee-sahn###(They) answered} οἱ{ee###ee###The} ἀρχιερεῖς·{ar-khee-e-REES###ahr-khee-eh-REES###chief priests} Οὐκ{ook###ook###Not} ἔχομεν{E-kho-men###EH-khoh-mehn###we have} βασιλέα{va-see-LE-a###vah-see-LEH-ah###king} εἰ{ee###ee###except} μὴ{MEE###MEE###for} Καίσαρα.{KAI-sa-ra###KAI-sah-rah###Caesar}

John 19 : 15 - Kingship, Authority, Rejection

Therefore, those  cried out, “Take him away, take him away, crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Shall I crucify your king?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king except Caesar .”

	Sigma	s — as in sit
	Tau	t — as in top
	Alpha	ah — as in father
	Upsilon	i — as in machine
	Rho	r — rolled r
	Omega	o — same as omicron
	Sigma	s — as in sit
	Omicron	o — as in omit (short)
	Nu	n — as in new

σταύρωσον

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In context — John 19:15

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