The Arrest and Trial of Jesus

Question 1

How was the Sanhedrian rule that says “the trial should begin with reasons to find the accused innocent” broken?

Answer 1

The whole council tried to find false evidence against Jesus to sentence him to death

Question 2

How was the rule that says “the high priest should not ask direct questions” broken?

Answer 2

The high priest stood up and asked Jesus if he was the Messiah

Question 3

How was the rule that says “a conviction for blasphemy could only be given when God’s personal name was used” broken?

Answer 3

Jesus never actually said God’s name

Question 4

How was the rule that said “evidence was only valid if two witnesses agreed” broken?

Answer 4

Many witnesses came forward but no witnesses agreed

Question 5

What was the Jewish Passover custom at that time?

Answer 5

The Jewish custom at that time was to set free a prisoner at every Passover festival

Question 6

Who was Jesus’s arrest led by?

Answer 6

Judas