Theory question 105
Trial and Death of JesusSection B (Themes from the Synoptic Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles)
(a) Relate the trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin according to Mark's gospel. (b) Give two reasons for which people bear false witnesses against others.
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(a) They led Jesus to the high priest; chief priests, elders and scribes assembled; Peter followed into the courtyard (Mark 14:53-54).
The council sought testimony to put Him to death but found none (Mark 14:55).
Many bore false witness but their testimony did not agree (Mark 14:56).
Some said He claimed He would destroy the temple and build another in three days; even so they did not agree (Mark 14:57-59).
Jesus was silent to the high priest's question (Mark 14:60-61).
The high priest asked, "Are you the Christ, the Son of the Blessed?" (Mark 14:61).
Jesus said, "I am; and you will see the Son of man seated at the right hand of Power" (Mark 14:62).
The high priest tore his garments: "You have heard his blasphemy" (Mark 14:63-64).
All condemned Him as deserving death; some spat on Him, blindfolded and struck Him (Mark 14:64-65).
(b) Any two: envy or hatred; bribery or gain; to protect oneself; pressure from others; revenge; political interests.
Narrate Mark 14:53-65, then two reasons.