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What was Jesus accused of by the witnesses?
What was Jesus accused of by the witnesses?
- Blasphemy (correct)
- Stealing from the temple
- Treason
- Inciting violence
What did Jesus say when asked if he was the Christ?
What did Jesus say when asked if he was the Christ?
- I am, and you will see me coming with the clouds of heaven. (correct)
- I am, and you will see me return with the clouds of heaven.
- I am, and you will see me rise from the dead.
- I am, and you will see me sitting at the right hand of God.
What did the high priest do after Jesus confirmed he was the Christ?
What did the high priest do after Jesus confirmed he was the Christ?
- He silenced the witnesses.
- He tore his vestments and declared Jesus guilty. (correct)
- He prayed for forgiveness for Jesus.
- He ordered Jesus to be arrested.
Who had the authority to execute Jesus?
Who had the authority to execute Jesus?
What did Peter do while the trial was taking place?
What did Peter do while the trial was taking place?
What happened to Peter after he denied Jesus?
What happened to Peter after he denied Jesus?
Where was Jesus taken after his trial?
Where was Jesus taken after his trial?
Why was the Roman prefect usually present in Jerusalem during Passover?
Why was the Roman prefect usually present in Jerusalem during Passover?
Flashcards
Trial of Jesus
Trial of Jesus
A legal proceeding against Jesus featuring false witnesses and accusations of blasphemy.
Blasphemy
Blasphemy
The act of showing disrespect for sacred things, as accused against Jesus.
Caiaphas
Caiaphas
The high priest who presided over Jesus' trial and accused him of blasphemy.
Peter's Denial
Peter's Denial
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Annas's House
Annas's House
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Antonia Fortress
Antonia Fortress
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Cock Crowing
Cock Crowing
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Roman Authority
Roman Authority
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Study Notes
Jesus' Trial
- Jesus' trial was marked by false witnesses, focusing on his alleged blasphemy. Witnesses claimed Jesus said he could destroy and rebuild the Temple in three days.
- Jesus acknowledged "I am" when asked if he was the Christ. This was considered blasphemy by the high priest.
- The high priest, Caiaphas, tore his garments in horror and demanded a verdict of guilty.
- The sentencing was predetermined as death.
- Several judges spit on and struck Jesus.
Peter's Denial
- Peter, one of Jesus' followers, fled after Jesus' capture.
- Peter attempted to follow Jesus' captors to the high priest's palace while remaining unseen.
- He ultimately found himself standing in the courtyard.
- A servant girl accused Peter of being a follower of Jesus three times. Peter denied it fiercely on each occasion, claiming, "I do not know the man"
- After the third denial, a rooster crowed. This moment caused Peter to remember Jesus' warning of his three denials and evoked profound remorse.
Roman Involvement
- Jewish authorities lacked the power to execute Jesus; this was reserved for Roman authorities.
- Jesus was taken to the Antonia Fortress, a Roman garrison within the temple grounds.
- Fontius Pilate, the Roman prefect, was known for cruelty. The prefect's presence in Jerusalem during Passover was to manage potential unrest.
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