Dictionary of Bible Themes: 2585 Jesus Christ, trial of

2585 Jesus Christ, trial of

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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

See also

John 18:12-14 Annas, though deposed from office by the Romans, was probably still regarded by many as the true high priest; John 18:19-23

The trial before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin

Jesus Christ is sent to the ruling high priest

Matthew 26:57 pp Mark 14:53 pp John 18:24; Luke 22:54

False evidence is sought

Matthew 26:59-60 pp Mark 14:55-56 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.

False accusations are made

See also Matthew 26:60-61 pp Mark 14:57-59 A person could only be convicted on the evidence of two or more witnesses.

Jesus Christ's trial centres upon his Messianic claims

Jesus declares himself to be the Christ

Matthew 26:63-64 pp Mark 14:61-62 See also Luke 22:66-70

Jesus Christ is charged with blasphemy

Matthew 26:65-66 pp Mark 14:63-64; Matthew 27:1 pp Mark 15:1 The Sanhedrin decided that Jesus Christ deserved death but charged him with treason rather than blasphemy.

Jesus is mocked as the Christ

Matthew 26:67-68 pp Mark 14:65 pp Luke 22:63-65

The trial before Pilate

The Sanhedrin hand Jesus Christ over to Pilate

Matthew 27:2 pp Mark 15:1; Luke 23:1; John 18:28-32

Jesus Christ accepts the title of king

John 18:36-37 See also Matthew 27:11 pp Mark 15:2; Luke 23:2-3; John 19:9-12; 1 Timothy 6:13

Pilate decides Jesus Christ is innocent

Pilate sends Jesus Christ to Herod

Luke 23:5-10

Herod sends Jesus Christ back to Pilate

Luke 23:11-12

Pilate seeks to release Jesus Christ

John 19:12 See also Matthew 27:15-18 pp Mark 15:6-10 Pilate appeals to the crowd on the basis of Jesus Christ's kingship; Matthew 27:19 Pilate is warned by his wife not to get involved; Luke 23:16,20,22; John 18:38-39; John 19:6,15

The crowd demand the release of Barabbas and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Matthew 27:20 pp Mark 15:11 See also Matthew 27:21-23 pp Mark 15:12-14; Luke 23:18,21,23; John 18:40; John 19:6-7,12,15

The crowd's demands prevail

Mark 15:15 pp Matthew 27:26 See also Matthew 27:24 Pilate denies responsibility; Matthew 27:25; Luke 23:23-25; John 19:16; Acts 3:13-14 The emphasis is on the people's responsibility.

Jesus Christ is mocked as king

John 19:2-3 See also Matthew 27:27-31 pp Mark 15:16-20; John 19:15

Jesus Christ's response to his trial

Isaiah 53:7 See also Matthew 26:62-63 pp Mark 14:60-61; Matthew 27:12,14 pp Mark 15:5; Luke 23:9; John 19:9; Acts 8:32-35; 1 Peter 2:23

Jesus Christ's trial confirms he is God's servant

Acts 4:27-28 See also Isaiah 53:10; John 19:8-11; Acts 2:23 The outcome of the trial fulfilled God's declared purpose.