Lesson 27, Q5~Q7

THIRD DAY: Read Matthew 26:57-68; 27:1-2; John 18:12-14, 19-24.

Q5.

a. What Jewish leader separately examined Jesus prior to His trial before Caiaphas?

Jesus was brought to Annas first.

b. How was this leader related to Caiaphas?

Annas was the father-in-law of Caiaphas.

Annas officially served as High Priest for ten years (6–15 AD), when at the age of 36 he was deposed by the procurator Gratus. Yet while having been officially removed from office, he remained as one of the nation's most influential political and social individuals, aided greatly by the use of his five sons and his son-in-law as puppet High Priests.

Q 6.

a. Give the three main phases of Jesus’ trial before Caiaphas, giving verses from Matthew’s Gospel.

1-They first looked for false evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death (26:57)

2-They twisted what Jesus’ word that “I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.” to force him to admit his rebellion that he tried to destroy the temple of God. (26:61)

3-They won’t accept the answer that Jesus admitted He is the Son of God. They went upset and said “Why do we need any more witnesses”. “He is worthy of death”. (26:63-66)

b. What did the chief priests and elders do early in the morning?

Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people made their plans how to have Jesus executed. 2 So they bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate the governor.

Q 7. Read Daniel 7:13-14.

a. How did Jesus refer to Daniel when He replied to Caiaphas?

Jesus referred to Daniel and replied. “But I say to all of you: From now on you will see the Son of Man He was given authority, glory and sovereign power sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and will be coming on the clouds of heaven.”

b. What is the tremendous importance of Jesus’ reply (Matthew 26:63-66)?

Jesus remained silent for a while and then Jesus gave them a reason to kill him to fulfill God’s plan, so he said “From now on you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

c. Why were Jesus’ words not blasphemous?

Because Jesus said the truth ‘He is the Messiah, the Son of God.”