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Trying Trials

Trying Trials. Pleasant Valley Church of Christ August 5, 2012. There were two series of trials for Jesus to endure: 1.) Jewish (which were religious trials) 2.) Roman (which were civil , or criminal , trials

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Trying Trials

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  1. Trying Trials Pleasant Valley Church of Christ August 5, 2012

  2. There were two series of trials for Jesus to endure: 1.) Jewish (which were religious trials) 2.) Roman (which were civil, or criminal, trials Why did Jesus allow these? Why not handle these like He did other instances when His enemies tried to ensnare Him?

  3. The four accounts of the religious trials are found in: Matthew 26:57-68 Mark 14:53-65 Luke 22:66-71 John 18:12-24 John tells of His trial before Annas; Matthew and Mark of His trial before Caiaphas; and Luke of His trial before the Sanhedrin.

  4. The narrative of His trials began with His arrest in John 18:12-14--“So the Roman cohort and the commander and the officers of the Jews, arrested Jesus and bound Him, 13 and led Him to Annas first; for he was father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. 14 Now Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it was expedient for one man to die on behalf of the people” ILLEGALITY #’S 1 & 2: There was no warrant for His arrest, and an accomplice (Judas) was involved. What do you think? He was bound so that we might be loosed?

  5. The Trial Before Annas • John 18:19-24-- “The high priest then questioned Jesus about His disciples, and about His teaching. 20 Jesus answered him, “I have spoken openly to the world; I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews come together; and I spoke nothing in secret. 21 Why do you question Me? Question those who have heard what I spoke to them; they know what I said.” 22 When He had said this, one of the officers standing nearby struck Jesus, saying, “Is that the way You answer the high priest?” 23 Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken wrongly, testify of the wrong; but if rightly, why do you strike Me?” 24 So Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.”

  6. Who was Annas? • John 18:19— “The high priest then questioned Jesus about His disciples (Note Mark 14:50&71. What could he say?), and about His teaching.” • ILLEGALITY #’S 3,4,&5: At trial involving a capital offense was not allowed at night. Only one man was sitting in judgment. And he had not authority—a deposed high priest!

  7. The Trial Before Caiaphas Mark 14:53-65— “They led Jesus away to the high priest; and all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes gathered together. 54 Peter had followed Him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest; and he was sitting with the officers and warming himself at the fire. 55 Now the chief priests and the whole Council kept trying to obtain testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, and they were not finding any. 56 For many were giving false testimony against Him, but their testimony was not consistent. 57 Some stood up and began to give false testimony against Him, saying, 58 “We heard Him say, ‘ I will destroy this temple made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands.’” 59 Not even in this respect was their testimony consistent. 60 The high priest stood up and came forward and questioned Jesus, saying, “Do You not answer? What is it that these men are testifying against You?” 61 But He kept silent and did not answer. Again the high priest was questioning Him, and saying to Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?” 62 And Jesus said, “I am; and you shall see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power, and coming with the clouds of heaven.” 63 Tearing his clothes, the high priest said, “What further need do we have of witnesses? 64 You have heard the blasphemy; how does it seem to you?” And they all condemned Him to be deserving of death. 65 Some began to spit at Him, and to blindfold Him, and to beat Him with their fists, and to say to Him, “ Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in the face.”

  8. The setting: • Place: in the High Priest’s palace (Luke 22:54) • People: Caiaphas, chief priests, elders, scribes, and—of course—Jesus. (Mark 14:53) • Time: about 3:00 am. (Luke 22:60-61)

  9. The testimony/witnesses • Mark 14:55— “not finding any”—did no one come forward? • Verse 59— “testimony was not consistent” • Finally found witnesses who testified: “We heard Him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with hands, and in three days I will build another made without hands.’” (verse 58)

  10. The Significance of This Testimony • Based on the incident of John 2:13-22: “The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 And He found in the temple those who were selling oxen and sheep and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. 15 And He made a scourge of cords, and drove them all out of the temple, with the sheep and the oxen; and He poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables; 16 and to those who were selling the doves He said, “Take these things away; stop making My Father’s house a place of business.” 17 His disciples remembered that it was written, “ Zeal for Your house will consume me.” 18 The Jews then said to Him, “ What sign do You show us as your authority for doing these things?” 19 Jesus answered them, “ Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.” 20 The Jews then said, “It took forty-six years to build this temple, and will You raise it up in three days?” 21 But He was speaking of the temple of His body. 22 So when He was raised from the dead, His disciples remembered that He said this; and they believed the Scripture and the word which Jesus had spoken.” • Note Mark 14:59— “Not even in this respect was their testimony consistent.”

  11. Why the “inconsistency”? Note the misquote! • Also, they misapplied what he said—he was speaking of his physical body, but they applied it to the temple. Yet this became the catalyst for his crucifixion. • By saying he would destroy the temple, he was “blaspheming” the temple, and the law of Moses. • While on the cross, the crowds would chide him for that statement. Mark 15:29:30— “Those passing by were hurling abuse at Him, wagging their heads, and saying, ‘Ha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, 30 save Yourself, and come down from the cross!’” • At Stephen’s death, this was still being reported as what Jesus had said. Acts 6:14— “for we have heard him say that this Nazarene, Jesus, will destroy this place and alter the customs which Moses handed down to us.” • In effect, the first charge against Him was blaspheming the temple!

  12. The Reaction of the High Priest • He “stood up”. (Mark 14:60) • He asked concerning His identity, and Jesus replied (verse 61). This is the first time Jesus ever plainly confessed He was the Son of God. • He “tore his clothes”—fit of rage? • Condemned Him for “blasphemy” (but note how the charge changes when they take Him to Pilate—Luke 23:2) • Jesus died for make this “good confession” so that we might live for making it!

  13. ILLEGALITY #s 6 & 7 • Tried and found guilty before there was an indictment. • The judge had his mind made up before the trial—John 11:50: “nor do you take into account that it is expedient for you that one man die for the people, and that the whole nation not perish.”

  14. The Trial Before the Sanhedrin Luke 22:66-71— “When it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying, 67 “ If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe; 68 and if I ask a question, you will not answer. 69 But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” 70 And they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” And He said to them, “Yes, I am.” 71 Then they said, “What further need do we have of testimony? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth.”

  15. Facts about the Sanhedrin: • Seventy men plus the High Priest • Was the “supreme court” of the Jews • No longer could they impose the death penalty. (John 18:31— “So Pilate said to them, ‘Take Him yourselves, and judge Him according to your law.’ The Jews said to him, ‘We are not permitted to put anyone to death’”)

  16. This time the charge is claiming to be the Son of God. • They were no longer willing to “discuss” matters with him—he could not even get a response if he asked a question.

  17. ILLEGALITY #s 8-12 • They completed a capital case in one day • Conviction was rendered on the same day as the trial • The defense was not allowed to provide His case • A defendant was never to be asked a question which would incriminate him • The High Priest voted first

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