The Crucifixion

Question 0

Trail 1: Defense

Answer 0

Jesus defended himself

Question 1

Trail 1: Prosecutor

Answer 1

Scribes, Pharisees, religious leaders

Question 2

Trial 1: Judge

Answer 2

First Annas and then Caiaphas (former and present high priest)

Question 3

Trial 1: Jury

Answer 3

Scribes and Pharisees and religious leaders

Question 4

Background of Jewish/religious trail

Answer 4

Most commentaries indicate that Jesus was seized at midnight. His first trial was a religious one
This was approximately at 1:00 am
Then He was bound and sent to Caiaphas’ house 2:00-3:00 am
Trial before the Sanhedrin took place between 3:00-4:00 am

Question 5

Trail 1: why it was illegal

Answer 5

Criminal trials were not to be held at night
Trials in capital cases could only be held at the temple and only I’m public
A verdict of death can only be affirmed during daylight hours
The Sanhedrin did not have the power to administer capital punishment

Question 6

Trial 1: Background on Caiaphas

Answer 6

Most powerful Sanhedrin
Lot of power little job security 
Served at the direction if Rome
Held position for 18 years
Led many to believe he was in league with Rome

Question 7

Trail 2: Prosecuters

Answer 7

The entire Sanhedrin

Question 8

Trail 2: defense

Answer 8

Jesus defended Himself using the scripture

Question 9

Trail 2: judges

Answer 9

Pilate and Herod

Question 10

Trial 2: jury

Answer 10

The entire Sanhedrin

Question 11

Trail 2: background

Answer 11

Sanhedrin got to Pilate at 6:00 am
Hearing before Herod took place around 7:00 am Friday morning
The 2nd trial before Pilate began around 8:00 am and ended before 9:00 am