028 Trials of Jesus

Robert Rasmussen

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028 Trials of Jesus

In order a trial to take place they had to arrest Him first,…in order for the arrest to take place they needed the cooperation of Judas

1. The cooperation of

They had already tried to arrest Him but failed.

Judas agreed for thirty pieces of silver, It was the cost of a common slave, a very cheap price.

It was the cost of a common

Notice that Jesus didn’t run or try to elude His arrest

slave, a very cheap price.

We also see Jesus compassion His concern for His discilpes. v. 8

Healed the servants ear

Before we look at the trials let us look at 5 things that were illgal in the trials of Jesus.

In the days of Jesus Rome ruled and it was illgeal for the Jews to put anyone to death. Jewish law said their were certain crimes where you could stone someone, J. 8. but under the iron fist of Caesar Tiberius capital punishment must be carried out before a Roman court. When they tried Jesus they found Him guilty of blasphemy, which under Jewish law is punishable by death, but not under Roman law, so what would they have to do?

If a man was arrested for a capital crime, he could never be arrested at night. It

had to be in broad daylight. Jesus' arrest took place between 1 and 2 o'clock at

night.

2. If a man was arrested for a capital crime, no one cooperating in the arrest could be in any way connected to the one who is accused. No arrest for a capital crime could be made based upon information given by a follower or colleague of the accused.

If a man was arrested for a capital crime, no one cooperating in the arrest could

be in any way connected to the one who is accused. No arrest for a capital crime

3. No Jewish trial could ever be held at night. The law stated that it must be held in the daytime. both before Annas and before Caiaphas, these trials were held in darkness.

could be made based upon information given by a follower or colleague of the

No Jewish trial could ever be held at night. The law stated that it must be held in

both before Annas and

4. The members of the Jewish court, after hearing the testimony of true witnesses in a capital crime, could not immediately act and judge. They were to go home and remain alone and separate from one another for two days (at the least, one full day), thinking about the testimonies they had heard. They didn't do that. They Jewish court never left the presence of Caiaphas!

The members of the Jewish court, after hearing the testimony of true witnesses

accused.

(none of which were ever brought before Jesus) in a capital crime, could not

the daytime.

before Caiaphas, these trials were held in darkness.

They didn't do that. They Jewish court never left the presence of

immediately act and judge. They were to go home and remain alone and separate

from one another for two days (at the least, one full day), thinking about the

Caiaphas!

testimonies they had heard.

5. No trial could be held before only one judge, and never without a defense attorney. All of that was overlooked, openly, willfully ignored and disobeyed.

No trial could be held before only one judge, and never without a defense attorney. All

6. A vote was supposed to be taken from the youngest to the oldest so that the youngest wouldn't be intimidated or influenced by the older voters. This never happened.

Their vote was supposed to be taken from

of that was overlooked, openly, willfully ignored and disobeyed.

the youngest to the oldest so that the youngest wouldn't be intimidated or

influenced by the older votes. This never happened.

Trial 1 Jesus before Annas

John 18:19

Here's Jesus, hands ties behind his back, standing in front of Annas. Everything about it is illegal. He has no business standing before someone who is not in council.

Here's Jesus, hands ties behind his back, standing in front of Annas. Everything about it

Two things Annas wanted to know.

is illegal. He has no business standing before someone who is not in council.

about the men

about His teaching

John 18:20–22 KJV 1900

Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing. Why askest thou me? ask them which heard me, what I have said unto them: behold, they know what I said. And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answerest thou the high priest so?

John 18:20-22

Jesus was struck, which was illegal

Jesus knew that under that it was against the law to solicit the testimony of any, except witnesses and collaborators. So He didn’t answer the first question.

They stuck Him, but Jesus being in control

What was the purpose of Annas’ court not sure, maybe to show Him who is in control.

was against the law to solicit the testimony of any, except witnesses and collaborators.

But it was Jesus who was in control

He knew He was inocent. He knew that what He taught was true.

And He never fainted under the cross that He bear.

Trial 2 Jesus before Caiaphas

Matthew 26:57–68 KJV 1900

And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest’s palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false witnesses, And said, This fellow said, I am able to destroy the temple of God, and to build it in three days. And the high priest arose, and said unto him, Answerest thou nothing? what is it which these witness against thee? But Jesus held his peace. And the high priest answered and said unto him, I adjure thee by the living God, that thou tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God. Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven. Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy. What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death. Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands, Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

Mt. 26:57-68

They took Jesus away unto Caiaphas’ house, the trial, it was still night when it took place.

Caiaphas sought false wittnesses, not people who would tell the truth.

Caiaphas couldn’t find anyone who agreed, he couldn’t find anyone that could tesify

Caiaphas said what think ye? He didn’t say let’s vote!

Mark 14:56 KJV 1900

For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together.

Mark

Trial 3 Jesus before Sanherdian

All that transpired occurred during the hours of darkness, and therefore nothing would be recognized as official by the Romans until he had his audience before the Sanhedrin.

Luke 22:66–71 KJV 1900

And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe: And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go. Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God. Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am. And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.

Luke 22:66-71

hours of darkness, and therefore nothing would be recognized as official by the Romans

Trial 4 Jesus before Pilate

until he had his audience before the Sanhedrin.

Trial 4 Jesus before

* The law is no longer under the Jewish, the law is now is the Roman Code of Criminal Procedure. And there were four steps that they must follow to make this an accurate court of law.

The law is no longer the Talmud, the law is now is the Roman Code of Criminal

They brought Him before Pilate who was the Governor over Judah, it was about 6:30 - 7:00 in the morning.

Procedure. And there were four steps that they must follow to make this an accurate

court of law.

First law of precdure is Accusation

Take Him away…Pilate doesn’t know that it is captial punishment they seek

2. Second law of procedure is interrogation

Pilate wanted to know if He was plotting to over throw the goverment

Jesus answers my kingdom is not of this world.

3. Third law of procedure is defense

Pilate acted like a defense attorney here

4. Forth law of procedure is verdict.

Pilate found no fault in Him, that was what His verdict was.

When Pilate hears that He is a Galilee he send Him to Herod the governor of Galilee

Trial 5 Jesus before Herod

Luke 23:8–11 KJV 1900

And when Herod saw Jesus, he was exceeding glad: for he was desirous to see him of a long season, because he had heard many things of him; and he hoped to have seen some miracle done by him. Then he questioned with him in many words; but he answered him nothing. And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused him. And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

Luke 23:8-11

Luke 23:8–11 KJV 1900

Luke 23:8-11

* No response to Herod’s questioning

Luke 23:8

It was no trail at all. Herod just wanted to be amused, wanted Jesus to perform some miracle for him.

Trial 6 Jesus before Pilate

Trial 6 Jesus before

Luke 23:12–25 KJV 1900

And the same day Pilate and Herod were made friends together: for before they were at enmity between themselves. And Pilate, when he had called together the chief priests and the rulers and the people, Said unto them, Ye have brought this man unto me, as one that perverteth the people: and, behold, I, having examined him before you, have found no fault in this man touching those things whereof ye accuse him: No, nor yet Herod: for I sent you to him; and, lo, nothing worthy of death is done unto him. I will therefore chastise him, and release him. (For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.) And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) Pilate therefore, willing to release Jesus, spake again to them. But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go. And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required. And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.

Pilate declared Him innocent

Offered to chastise Him and beat, but they wanted Him crucified

He offered to let Him go on the custom of the Passover but they crucify

Conclusion:

So, then they gathered a whole band of soldiers, stripped him and put on a scarlet robe, placed a crown of thorns on his head, and a reed in his right hand, mocked him by bowing down and saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”, and they struck him on the head, spit upon him, and led him away to be crucified.

placed a crown of thorns on his head, and a reed in his right hand, mocked him by bowing down and saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”, and they struck him on the head, spit upon him, and led him away to be crucified.

bowing down and saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”, and they struck him on the head, spit upon him, and led him away to be crucified.

Jesus didn’t have to go through all this, He was innocent of any crime, of any sin.

He did it for us.

upon him, and led him away to be crucified.

We you and I deserve that humiliation He went through. We deserve the beating and the mockery, we deserve the nails in the feet and hands. We are the ones who are guilty.