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Jesus’ Trial |
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Jesus’ trial was actually a series of hearings, carefully controlled to accomplish the death of Jesus. The verdict was predecided, but certain "legal" procedures were necessary. A lot of effort went into condemning and crucifying an innocent man. Jesus went through an unfair trial in our place so that we would not have to face a fair trial and receive the well-deserved punishment for our sins. |
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Trial before Annas (powerful ex-high priest) |
Although no longer the high priest, he may have still wielded much power |
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Trial before Caiaphas (the ruling high priest) |
To gather evidence for the full high council hearing to follow |
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Trial before the high council (Sanhedrin) |
Formal religious trial and condemnation to death |
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Trial before Pilate (highest Roman authority) |
All death sentences needed Roman approval |
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Trial before Herod (ruler of Galilee) |
A courteous and guilt-sharing act by Pilate because Jesus was from Galilee, Herod’s district |
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Trial before Pilate |
Pilate’s last effort to avoid condemning an obviously innocent man |
Matthew 27:15-26 |