lectures 23&24 Flashcards
what was the setting for Jesus for the agony and arrest?
Mt. of Olives (Luke) in place called Gethsemane (Matthew)
- Jesus often went here to pray
how many olive trees in Gethsemane might date to the time of Christ
8
medical term for the sweat of blood
diapedesis
diapedesis
bursting of capillaries as a result of violent excitement or sudden terror
Sanhedrin
ruling body of Jesus composed of 70 leaders
what did the Sanhedrin have control over
religious and civil affairs
why was Jesus brought before the Sanhedrin
Jesus claimed to be the Messiah - had right to consider his case (religious)
illegalities of Jesus’ trial
- held at night
- need 2 witnesses in agreement for verdict - witnesses for Jesus contracted themselves
- sentence can’t be passed on the same day
- Jesus was condemned on basis of confession
Matthew 26:57-67
Peter denies Jesus 3 times
what is the significance of vs. 63-36
testifies that He is the Messiah
symbolism of vs. 65
high priest sanctomonially tears his garment
who examined Jesus first
Pilate
order of people who examined Jesus
Pilate, herod, Pilate
3 things that Jesus was accused of
- subverting the nation
- opposing payment of taxes
- claiming to be King
what did Herod rule over
Galilee
Herod’s attitude toward Jesus’ trial
trivial curiosity
why did Pilate have Jesus flogged
he didn’t want to kill Jesus
who did the crowd vote to release instead of Jesus
Barabbas
Barabbas
arch criminal
- fale Messiah
- type of Satan
what was Golgotha called?
place of the skull
what saying is in Luke 23:24
Father forgive them of they know not what they do
what saying is in Luke 23:43
thou shalt be with me in paradise
what saying is in John 19:26-27
behold they son, behold thy mother
what saying is in mark 15:34
my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me