The Trial of Jesus Before Caiaphas

Northwest Bible Church – Aug. 16, 2015 – Worship Service – Alan Conner

The Trial of Jesus Before Caiaphas

Matthew 26:57-68

Intro

A. THE HIGH PRIEST CAIAPHAS

1) Reigned as the official high priest from AD 18-36.

2) The Caiaphas ossuary.

B. THE ILLEGALITIES OF JESUS’ TRIAL

1) The arrest was illegal.

2) The private examination before Annas was illegal (John 18:19-24).

3) The trial was illegal because the Sanhedrin met during the night and at the wrong place.

4) The trial was illegal because it took place on the wrong day.

5) The trial before Caiaphas was illegal because all witnesses were discredited.

6) The condemnation of Jesus was illegal because the guilt was based on the defendant’s own testimony.

7) The condemnation of Jesus was illegal because the high priest made the charge.

8) The condemnation of Jesus was illegal because the verdict of the Sanhedrin was unanimous.

9) The trial was illegal because it was concluded within one day.

10) The condemnation of Jesus was illegal because there was no defense offered.

LESSONS