Unyime Akpan - October 3, 2021 - a podcast by NBC Podium

Jesus: Behold the ManThe Pathway of His Passion
Questions?
What was the most common title that Jesus used for Himself?
What was Jesus dying wish to the disciples?
How many trials did Jesus face on the way to the cross?
How long was the time between Jesus arrest, trial and crucifixion?
Why did Jesus have to go through trials instead of going straight to the cross?
Death: Jesus’ Constant Companion
Born to Die
Herod was after him at the age of 2 (Matthew 2:16)
Prophesies concerning his death were on his mind (Psalm 22, Isaiah 53)
At 33 most men are beginning their career, he was ending his

His Purpose for Coming
Isaiah 53:3-7
‘a lamb led to the slaughter’


The child would not grow up to be a lawyer, a doctor or rabbi
He would not marry
He would not carry on the family name,
He would not even be there to care for his ageing mother
He would be a baby born to die
Jesus Comments on His death
Matthew 16:21-23
Matthew 17:22-23
Matthew 20:17-19
Matthew 26:1-2
Matthew 26:6-13
Next
The Last Supper (Matthew 26:20-36)
Midnight in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-46)
Jesus’ Arrest (Matthew 26:47-56)
Jesus’ Trials
Jesus Crucified
Jesus’ Trials:
God before His Creatures
3 Religious Trials (Jewish)
By Annas, Caiaphas, the Sanhedrin
Charge –blasphemy
2 trials held at night (illegal)
Verdict rendered immediately (illegal)
Verdict –supposed to be determined by vote, one at a time, from younger to oldest (not done)
3 Civil Trials (Roman)
By Roman Governors –Pilate, Herod, Pilate
Charge - Insurrection & Treason
Not Guilty yet condemned to die!
From Arrest, Trial & Crucifixion –Less than 13 hours
Trial No 1: Jesus before Annas1:00am
John 18:12-14; 19-24
Jesus Questioned
What, who, where & when have you been teaching?
Jesus Answered
“I have spoken openly to the world; I always taught in synagogues and in the temple area, where all the Jews congregate; and I said nothing in secret
Jesus slapped by an officer
Jesus Responded
“If I have spoken wrongly, testify of the wrong; but if rightly, why do you strike Me?
Jesus bound & sent to Caiaphas –the high priest
Trial No 2: Jesus before Caiaphas:3:00am
Matthew 26: 57, 59-68
Caiaphas & Council
Looked for witnesses to put Jesus to death
False witnesses, incoherent testimonies
Jesus kept silent
Caiaphas asked Jesus
“I place You under oath by the living God, to tell us whether You are the Christ, the Son of God.
Jesus answered
“You have said it yourself. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of power, and coming on the clouds of heaven.”
Caiaphas Responded
Tore his clothes
Accused Jesus of blasphemy
All concurred, Jesus deserved to die
Jesus Physically Abused
Spitting on his face
Beaten with their fists
Slapped
Mocked
“Prophesy to us, You Christ; who is the one who hit You?”
Trial No 3. Jesus before the Council of Elders6:00am
Luke 22:66-71
Council of Elders Asked
If You are the Christ, tell us
Jesus Answered
If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I ask a question, you will not answer.  But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God
Council of Elders Asked
So You are the Son of God?.
Jesus Answered
You say correctly that I am
Council of Elders Conclude
What further need do we have of testimony? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth!
Charge Against Jesus
Blasphemy –Religious charge
Not enough for conviction in a Roman Court
Sanhedrin took Jesus to Pilate, the Roman Governor
Accusation of Blasphemy never mentioned again
New Charges -Insurrection and Treason fabricated
Trial No 4: Jesus before Pilate 6:30am
John 18:28-33
Charges against Jesus
Misleads the nation
Forbids Paying taxes to Caesar
(Remember this famous words from Jesus ‘Render to Caesar what is Caesar’)
Claims to be king

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