The Everlasting Covenant - 18.2 Trial & Crucifixion

18.2 The trial and Crucifixion of Jesus
by Hubert F. Sturges, M.D., www.everlastingcovenant.com, March 19, 2010

Topics:

Preliminary Events
The Lord’s Supper
The Arrest
The Trial
Crucifixion
Burial
Resurrection

Preliminary Events
Lazarus raised from the dead. John 11

Friday, Nisan 7	April 7
Sabbath, Nisan 8	Evening feast at Simon’s house.	Matthew 26:6-13
Sunday, Nisan 9	The triumphal entry.	Matthew 21:1-11.
Monday, Nisan 10	Cleansing of the Temple courts. Rejected by the Jewish leaders.	Matthew 12:12-17 John 12:36-50.
Tuesday, Nisan 11	Leaves the Temple and retires to Mt. of Olives He gives the discourse on the signs of the end	Matthew 24
Wed., Nisan 12	Resting and teaching on Mt. of Olives.

The Lord’s Supper (Passover)

	Thursday, Nisan 13	Peter and John sent to prepare for the passover. They follow a man with a pitcher of water (Mark’s father) to the upper room. They purchase a lamb, unleavened bread, grape juice, bitter herbs, charoseth sauce, and vegetables.) They kill and roast the lamb, return, arrange table and couches, and search the room for leaven with a feather and a spoon.	Matthew 26:17-19 Luke 22:7-13 (*traditional activities)

		Jesus and the twelve arrive, recline on left elbows around the low table. No silverware (*). Jesus passes the first cup, blesses the supper. Ritual hand washing, then table is spread with food and they begin with vegetable appetizers.	(Luke 22:14-17).
		Jesus passes the 2nd cup, and they sing the hallel. (Luke records apparently drinking the cup twice. Though there is a question if events are in strict sequence.)	(Luke 22:19, 20; Psalm 113, 114). Bread is first in Matthew 26:26, 27; Mark 14:22, 23; Luke 22:19, 20 – refers to the cup at beginning of meal. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
		They begin dipping the bread in the Charoseth. eat the Passover lamb, bitter herbs, and finish the Passover meal.	John 13:2.
.		Jesus rises gets a towel, pours water, begins to wash and wipe His disciples’ feet. Jesus announces, “You are clean, but not all clean,” referring to Judas.	John 13:4,5. John 13:10, 11
		They recline again.	John 13:12; Luke 22:17; Desire of Ages, p. 653
		Jesus says “He who eats bread with Me (meaning a close companion) has lifted up his heel against Me.”	John 13:18
		Judas given “a sop” which could be bread or vegetable dipped in sauce. Nothing is said about blessing the bread again or of resuming the meal. Judas immediately leaves.	John 13:26 John 13:30
		They sing the hallel, Psalm 115-118, and go out.	Matthew 26:30
	Jesus gives counsel		to the disciples. John 13:31-35; chapters 14-17 on the way to Gethsemane.
	At Gethsemane		He leaves 8, takes 3, prays three times, then finds them sleeping each time. Mark 14:32-40; Matthew 26:36-44

The Arrest

Fri. 12 am Nisan 14 Judas comes with Temple police, Roman detachment, priests and the mob. John 18:3; Matthew 26:47
Judas kisses Jesus. Mob laid hands on Him. Matthew 26:48-50.
Jesus says “I am He” Divinity flashes through humanity and the mob falls to the ground. John 18:5, 6
Peter draws “sword” cuts off Malchus’ ear. John 18:10. Jesus restores it. Luke 22:51. They took Him and bound Him. John 18:12.
Christ chides Peter for using the sword. Disciples flee. Matthew 26:52, 56, John 18:11. John follows into trial, gets Peter in. John 18:15, 16.

The Trial

1 am: Preliminary trial before Annas, the former high priest. John 18:13. “In secret have I said nothing ... Ask them which heard me.” John 18:20, 21.
3 am: Second trial, before Caiaphas the high priest and the Sanhedrin. Matthew 26:59-61; John 18:24. “Tell us whether thou be the Christ, the Son of God.” Jesus answers, “Thou has said.” Matthew 26:63-67. They condemn Jesus. Matthew 26:65, 66. Jesus abused by the mob. Matthew 26:67, 68.

Peter denies Jesus three times. John 18:17, 25, 27; Matthew 26:69-75. Jesus looked at Peter. Luke 22:61.
5:30 am: Third trial, during the day before Sanhedrin. Matthew 27:1. Judas throws down money, then goes and hangs himself. Matt. 27:3-5
6 am: Fourth trial, before Pilate who says, “Take ye him and judge him according to your law. “ Jews answer ”It is not lawful for us to put any man to death:” Pilate talks to Jesus privately, “Art thou the King of the Jews?” Jesus answers, “My kingdom is not of this world: ... Everyone that is of the truth heareth my voice.” Pilate responds, “What is truth?” And returning to the Jews says, “I find in him no fault at all.” John 18:28-38.

7 am: Fifth trial, before Herod Antipas. Jesus says nothing and refuses to do a miracle. Herod and his men mock Him and array Him in a gorgeous robe. Luke 23:6-12
8 am: Sixth trial, before Pilate again. His wife sends a message, “Have thou noting to do with that just man:” Pilate offers a choice, Jesus or Barabbas. They choose Barabbas. Pilate: “What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ?” Jews cry, “Let Him be crucified.” Pilate: “Why what evil hath he done?” (A 3rd time Luke 15:22) Pilate washed his hands, “I am innocent of the blood of this just person:” Jews reply: “His blood be on us, and on our children.” Pilate had Him scourged, and delivered Him to be crucified. Matthew 27:15-26.

In Praetorium He was abused by the soldiers. Crown of thorns, purple robe, smote Him with their hands. Hail, King of the Jews. Pilate presents Jesus, “Behold the man.” Jews reply: “Crucify Him.” Pilate: “Take ye Him, and crucify him; for I find no fault in him.” Jews: “He ought to die, because He made Himself the Son of God.” Pilate in another private conference: “Whence art thou?” Pilate sought to release Him. Jews cry: “If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar’s friend.” Pilate: “Shall I crucify your King?” Jews: “We have no king but Caesar.” John 19:1-16

The Crucifixion

9 am: Jesus tries to carry cross. Simon of Cyrene carries it. He is crucified between two thieves. Luke 23:26-32. Soldiers gamble over His clothes. Matthew 27:35.
Eight sayings of Jesus on the Cross:
Luke 23:34: “Father forgive them for they know not what they do.”
Luke 23:43: “Verily I say unto thee today, thou shalt be with Me in paradise.”
John 19:26: “Woman, behold thy son!”
John 19:27: “Behold thy mother!”
Mark 15:34: “My God, my god, why hast thou forsaken me?”
John 19:28: “I thirst.”
John 19:30: “It is finished.”
Luke 23:46: “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit:”

Noon: Darkness from the 6th to the 9th hour. Mark 15:33
3 pm (9th hour): He died. Matthew 27:46-50; Mark 15:37; Luke 23:46; John 19:30.
3 pm The veil of the temple rent, earthquake, graves of many saints opened. Matthew 27:51-53 Centurion cries out: “Truly this man was the Son of God.” Mark 15:39

The Burial

Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus request the body of Jesus. He is embalmed with about 100pounds of myrrh and aloes, and wrapped in fine linen and placed into Joseph’s new tomb.A great stone was rolled into place. Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; John 19:38-42.

Saturday, Nisan 15: Jesus and His disciples rested over the Sabbath. Luke 23:56.
Jews meet with Pilate: “that deceiver said, .. after three days I will rise again.” Matt 27:63
(To prevent) “the last error shall be worse than the first.” Matt 27:64.
Tomb sealed and a guard of 100 Roman soldiers set. Matthew 27:65, 66; Desire of
Ages, p. 778

The Resurrection

Sunday, Nisan 16: Just before daylight there was an earthquake. An angel descended, rolled back the stone. His countenance like lightning, and his raiment like snow. Soldiers shook and became as “dead men.” Jesus arose and came forth a conqueror. Matthew 28:1-4. Desire of Ages, p. 779
Soldiers, terrified, go into town; meet with Jewish leaders and Pilate, and were bribed. The Desire of Ages. p. 779-782
Jesus appears to: Mary, Women, Cleopas and companion, 10 disciples, 11 disciples, and to some disciples while fishing.

Charoseth – used at Jewish Seder

200 grams or 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
2 Apples, finely chopped
2 tablespoon grated lemon rind
2 teaspoon cinnamon
sugar to taste
red wine to bind mixture together

1. Mix mixture together, place in a bowl and chill till ready to serve.

OR:
* 1/2 c Walnuts
* 3 md Apples
* (such as Red Delicious)
* Cored and peeled and
* 1 tb Sugar
* 1/2 ts Cinnamon
* 1/4 c Grape juice or sweet red

MAKES 3 CUPS VEGAN There are many variations of CHAROSETH. Although its one of the ritual foods eaten during the seder, we also enjoy it straight from the bowl after Passover. This is my version of a salad I ate every day when I lived on a kibbutz in Israel. Salads are important to keep in any seder repertoire as most ingredients are usually kosher for Passover. Put all ingredients in food processor. Process in pulses to desired consistency, leaving some crunchy texture in mixture. Makes 3 cups. PER TABLESPOON: 14 CAL.; 0G PROT.; 1G TOTAL FAT (0G SAT. FAT); 2G CARB.; 0 CHOL.; 0 SOD.; 0 FIBER. Converted by MC_Buster. By Kathleen on Apr 15, 1999. Recipe by: Vegetarian Times Magazine, April 1997, page 66 Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

OR: Recipe origin: Israel

This dish is part of the ceremonial Seder plate on Passover.

* 1 apple, peeled and cored
* 2½ ounces almonds, shelled
* 2 teaspoons sugar
* 1 teaspoon cinnamon
* 3 Tablespoons red grape juice
* Matzos

1. Chop the apple into chunks.
2. Place the apple and almonds into a food processor (or finely-chop by hand).
3. Blend together until they are in small pieces.
4. Add sugar, cinnamon, and grape juice and blend the mixture into a thick paste.
5. To serve, spread the paste thickly on matzos (unleavened bread).