Dictionary of Bible Themes See also Jesus Christ, falsely accused of blasphemy towards God and treason towards Rome, humbly endured his trial as a fulfilment of the purposes of God. The preliminary hearing before Annas John 18:12-14John 18:19-23 Annas, though deposed from office by the Romans, was probably still regarded by many as the true high priest Matthew 26:57The trial before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin Jesus Christ is sent to the ruling high priest Luke 22:54pp Mk 14:53 pp Jn 18:24 Matthew 26:59-60False evidence is sought pp Mk 14:55-56 See also The Sanhedrin was the high court of the Jews and consisted of 71 chief priests, elders and teachers of the law, including the high priest who presided. Matthew 26:60-61False accusations are made pp Mk 14:57-59 A person could only be convicted on the evidence of two or more witnesses. Matthew 26:63-64Jesus Christ's trial centres upon his Messianic claims Jesus declares himself to be the Christ See also Luke 22:66-70pp Mk 14:61-62 Matthew 26:65-66Jesus Christ is charged with blasphemy Matthew 27:1pp Mk 14:63-64 pp Mk 15:1 Matthew 26:67-68The Sanhedrin decided that Jesus Christ deserved death but charged him with treason rather than blasphemy. Jesus is mocked as the Christ pp Mk 14:65 pp Lk 22:63-65 Matthew 27:2The trial before Pilate The Sanhedrin hand Jesus Christ over to Pilate Luke 23:1John 18:28-32 pp Mk 15:1 John 18:36-37See also Jesus Christ accepts the title of king Matthew 27:11Luke 23:2-3 John 19:9-12 pp Mk 15:2 1 Timothy 6:13Luke 23:4 See also Pilate decides Jesus Christ is innocent Luke 23:14-15,22John 18:38; 19:4-6 Acts 13:28 Luke 23:5-10 Pilate sends Jesus Christ to Herod Luke 23:11-12Herod sends Jesus Christ back to Pilate John 19:12See also Pilate seeks to release Jesus Christ Matthew 27:15-18Matthew 27:19 pp Mk 15:6-10 Pilate appeals to the crowd on the basis of Jesus Christ's kingship Luke 23:16,20,22John 18:38-39; 19:6,15 Pilate is warned by his wife not to get involved Matthew 27:20The crowd demand the release of Barabbas and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ See also Matthew 27:21-23pp Mk 15:11 Luke 23:18,21,23John 18:40; 19:6-7,12,15 pp Mk 15:12-14 Mark 15:15The crowd's demands prevail See also Matthew 27:24pp Mt 27:26 Matthew 27:25Luke 23:23-25 Pilate denies responsibility John 19:16Acts 3:13-14 John 19:2-3 The emphasis is on the people's responsibility. See also Jesus Christ is mocked as king Matthew 27:27-31John 19:15 pp Mk 15:16-20 Isaiah 53:7Jesus Christ's response to his trial See also Matthew 26:62-63Matthew 27:12,14 pp Mk 14:60-61 Luke 23:9John 19:9 pp Mk 15:5 Acts 8:32-351 Peter 2:23 Acts 4:27-28 Jesus Christ's trial confirms he is God's servant See also Isaiah 53:10John 19:8-11 Acts 2:23 See also The outcome of the trial fulfilled God's declared purpose. 1115 God, purpose of2206 Jesus, the Christ 2218 Christ, Son of God 2312 Christ as king 2315 Christ as Lamb 2327 Christ as servant 2525 Christ, cross of 2530 Christ, death of 2570 Christ, suffering 5593 trial 5950 silence 8815 ridicule |
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