3.3 - The trial before Jewish authorities Flashcards
Explain the trial before Jewish Authorities
They took Jesus to the high priest. All the important people were assembled there. People gave false testimonies against Jesus but they didn’t agree. The high priests asked Jesus ‘What are they complaining about?’ He didn’t answer. The High Priest asked Him if He was the Messiah. Jesus said he was. The High Priest then tore his clothes and said ‘why do we still need witnesses?, you have heard his Blasphemy.’ The council then decided he is to be put to death. Then the guards beat Him.
What was one of the testimonies against Him?
‘We heard him say “I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands’.
What did the High Priests ask?
‘Are you the Messiah, the Son of the Blessed One?’
What did Jesus reply with?
‘I am; and ‘you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of the Power’, and ‘comin with the clouds of heaven’.
What happened between the Jewish leader and the Roman?
There was a special agreement. They were allowed to follow their own religion. They didn’t have to follow the Emperor. Roman coins didn’t have the Emperor’s head on them.
What was the Sanhedrin?
a council that consisted of the powerful Jews in Israel - High Priest and chief Priests, Sadducees, scribes and pharisees. It included teachers, priests and lawyers.
What was the Sanhedrin not allowed to do?
Pass the death sentence and try suspects at night.
Why wasn’t it legal for the High Priest to ask Jesus if He was the Messiah?
Because the accused should not be able to be condemned with their own words.
What did Jesus claim?
The full authority of God.
