JESUS' TRIAL BEFORE PILATE

(Message by Tanny Keng)

0. Introduction

a) Jesus' trial was actually a series of hearings, carefully controlled to accomplish the death of Jesus. The verdict was predecided, but certain "legal" procedures were necessary. A lot of effort went into condemning and crucifying an innocent man. Jesus went through an unfair trial in our place so that we would not have to face a fair trial and receive the well-deserved punishment for our sins.

1. Event

a) Trial before Pilate (highest Roman authority).

2. Probable reasons

a) All death sentences needed Roman approval.

3. Text references

a) Matthew 27:11-14

i) ¹¹ Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.” ¹² And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing. ¹³ Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?” ¹⁴ But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly. (Matthew 27:11-14 NKJV)

b) Other references

i) Mark 15:1-5

ii) Luke 23:1-6

iii) John 18:28-38

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