Putting Jesus on Trial - Nathan Rages

 

Luke 22:63-23:12 describes the convoluted legal trial process that Jesus was subjected to.  The trial included six phases: 
1. Annas (former high priest)
2. Caiaphas (current high priest)
3. Sanhedrin (Jewish ruling council)
4. Pontius Pilate (Roman governor of Judea)
5. Herod Antipas (tetrarch over Galilee)
6. Pontius Pilate (Roman governor of Judea)

Things we observe in these sinful people:
1. Their irrational hatred of Christ (22:63-65,23:11).
2. Their unconcern for truth or justice (22:67,68,71,23:2).
3. Their bad reasons for being interested in Jesus (23:8).
4. Their unity in opposing Christ (23:12).

Things we observe in the Lord Jesus:
1. His silence before His accusers (22:67-68,23:9).
2. His repeatedly acknowledged innocence (23:4,14-15).
3. His title as “King of the Jews” (23:3). 
4. His glorious reign as the Son of God (22:69-70).