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The Trials and the Death of Jesus

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The trials of Jesus before the High Priest (Mt. 26:36-75; Mk. 14:53-72; Lk. 22:66-71), Pilate (Mt. 27:11-26; Mk. 15:1-15; Lk. 23:1-5,13-25; Jn. 18:28-40; 19:1-16) and Herod (Lk. 23:6-12); the crucifixion and burial of Jesus (Mt. 27:32-66; Mk. 15:16-47; Lk. 23:26-56; Jn. 19:17-42).

  • Analyse the different trials of Jesus.
  • Describe the crucifixion and burial of Jesus.
  • Deduce the lessons of the death of Jesus.

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  1. Practice question 1

    Before the Sanhedrin, Jesus was formally condemned on the specific charge of

    • A.Breaking the Sabbath
    • B.Theft
    • C.Blasphemy
    • D.Treason against Rome alone
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    C. Blasphemy

    Jesus was formally condemned before the Sanhedrin on the charge of blasphemy.

  2. Practice question 2

    After Jesus was flogged, Pilate presented him to the crowd with the words, 'Behold the

    • A.Man'
    • B.Lamb of God'
    • C.Son of David'
    • D.King of Kings'
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    A. Man'

    Pilate presented the flogged Jesus to the crowd with the words 'Behold the man'.

  3. Practice question 3

    The torn temple curtain at Jesus' death is theologically understood to symbolize

    • A.Renewed access to God
    • B.The temple's permanent closure
    • C.A purely physical, meaningless event
    • D.Increased separation from God
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    A. Renewed access to God

    This torn curtain is theologically understood to symbolize renewed access to God.

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