The trial of Jesus (Luke: 22:66-23:1-25)
Answer Text: The trial of Jesus (Luke: 22:66-23:1-25) When the day came, Jesus was brought before the council (Sanhedrin).It was composed of Pharisees, Scribes and Sadducees.The council asked Jesus if he was the Messiah. But Jesus did not answer them directly.He told them that even if he answered their question they could not believe. He told them, “From now on the son of man shall be seated the right hand of the power of God” (Lk. 22:69) This was interpreted by the interrogators as admitting to be the son of God. According to the Jews this was considered as blasphemy and was punishable by death. Since the Sanhedrin did not have the legal powers to carry out death sentence.They took Jesus to Pilate, who was the Roman governor. Before Pilate they began to accuse him of political crimes.He was accused of:i) Forbidding the payment of taxes to Caesarii) Claiming to be the Messiahiii) Inciting the people to revolt against the Roman authority. iii) Telling people not to pay taxes to Caesar. Pilate asked Jesus if he was the king of the Jews. And he answered, “You have said so.” Pilate found no guilt in Jesus.When Pilate learned that Jesus was from Galilee, he handed him over to Herod who was the ruler of Galilee.When Herod saw Jesus he was very glad, because he had heard about Jesus and was hoping to see some signs done by him (Jesus).Herod asked Jesus many questions, but Jesus did not answer. He therefore found no grounds to accuse Jesus.He therefore sent him back to Pilate. Pilate called the chief priests and other Jewish leaders and told them that he did not find Jesus guilty of any crime.However, the chief priests and other Jewish leaders insisted that he was guilty and had to be crucified and Barabbas to be released.Pilate washed his hands for he had not found Jesus guilty.Pilate gave in to their intimidation and ordered the death of Jesus by crucifixion.He released Barabbas and delivered Jesus to them.
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