1. By studying "The Story of Jesus" as it is revealed in the Scriptures (John 5:39), we are able to grow in the knowledge of Christ (2 Peter 3:18). 2. In our last lesson we covered passages that reveal the details of the Lord's experience in Gethsemane, His betrayal by Judas, and His arrest. 3. In this lesson we are studying information concerning the Lord's trials. 4. The complete details of the Lord's trials are recorded in: a. Matthew 26:57-27:31 b. Mark 14:53-15:20 c. Luke 22:54-23:25 d. John 18:12-19:16. 5. After He was arrested, . . . Discussion: I. JESUS WAS FIRST TAKEN BEFORE ANNAS (John 18:12-13) II. JESUS WAS TAKEN BEFORE CAIAPHAS WHERE HE WAS ACCUSED OF BLASPHEMY
A. Matthew 26:57-68 B. Blasphemy was punishable by death (Leviticus 24:16). III. AS JESUS WAS BEING TRIED, PETER DENIED HIM
A. Matthew 26:69-75 B. Luke 22:60-62
IV. JESUS WAS TAKEN BEFORE PILATE
A. John 18:28-40 B. Luke 23:1-5
V. JESUS WAS TAKEN BEFORE HEROD (Luke 23:6-12)
VI. JESUS WAS TAKEN BEFORE PILATE AGAIN (Matthew 27:15-31)