Part 44: Mark 14:53-72

Which of the following is an injustice in the trial of Jesus?

• Verdict decided before the evidence

• Trial only given two days for deliberation

• Trial in a courtroom rather than the high priest's chambers

• Multiple witnesses testifying against Jesus

Which festival taking place should have made Jesus' trial forbidden?

• Pentecost

• Passover
• Feast of booths

• Day of Atonement

In what way was the accusation in v58 true?
“We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple that is made with hands, and in three days I will build another, not made with hands.’”

• Jesus was speaking metaphorically about a different building
• Jesus was referring to a physical temple he would build

• Jesus' work would make the temple obsolete

• Jesus was planning to physically destroy the temple

Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the Christ, ___________________”

• the Son of the Blessed?

• the Messiah?

• the Son of Man?

• the Son of God?

How does Jesus' references to Daniel 7:13 and Psalms 110:1 turn the tables of the trial?

• Jesus declares himself God to incite his followers to rescue him

• Jesus declares that He is ultimately not the one being judged but is the coming judge

• Jesus demonstrated his humility and submission to the authorities.

• By referencing these verses, Jesus declared himself to be a prophet of God

In what way is Peter and Jesus going through the same experience during Jesus' trial?

• Both were questioned by the Sanhedrin

• Both were accused of something that would get them in trouble

• Both were given a harsh punishment

• Both told the truth despite the temptation to lie

How did Peter's misunderstanding of Jesus' mission lead to his failure?

• Peter could not understand how Jesus' trial could establish His kingdom and therefore lost faith

• Peter thought that Jesus had to be crucified and therefore lost faith

• Peter could not understand where the other disciples went and therefore lost faith

• Peter thought Jesus was God and therefore lost faith

What is one way we are less likely to deny Jesus when tempted as Peter was?

• Remaining faithful to Jesus even in smaller temptations

• Prioritising our will over anything else.

• Feigning ignorance

• Ensuring self-preservation