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The controversies in the temple
Teaching in the temple courts, Jesus was challenged in turn by the chief priests and elders, the Pharisees with the Herodians, the Sadducees, and an expert in the law. He answered with the parable of the tenants, the coin bearing Caesar's image, the God of the living, and the two great commandments, then asked how David could call his own son Lord.
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Judas agrees to betray Jesus
Judas Iscariot, one of the Twelve, went to the chief priests and offered to hand Jesus over to them away from the crowds. They agreed to pay him, and Matthew records the sum as thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity.
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The trial before the Sanhedrin
Jesus was taken to the high priest, Caiaphas, where the council sought testimony against Him. When Caiaphas put Him under oath to say whether He was the Christ, the Son of God, Jesus answered and spoke of the Son of Man seated at God's right hand and coming with the clouds. The high priest called it blasphemy, and the council judged Him worthy of death.
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The trial before Pilate
At daybreak the council delivered Jesus to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor. Pilate questioned Him about being King of the Jews, found no basis for a charge, sent Him to Herod Antipas, who mocked Him and returned Him, and offered the crowd a Passover release. The crowd chose Barabbas. Pilate washed his hands, had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.
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Sacrifice and atonement
Sacrifice and atonement is the biblical pattern by which sin is covered and fellowship with God restored through a life given in place of the guilty. From the garments of skin in Eden and the ram in place of Isaac to the Passover lamb and the offerings of the law, the Old Testament teaches that without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. The New Testament proclaims that Jesus offered Himself once for all.
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Connections around Caiaphas
Caiaphas participates in The controversies in the temple
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceThe chief priests and elders who question Jesus' authority are led by the high priest; Matthew names Caiaphas as high priest in the same week.
Evidence:Caiaphas participates in Judas agrees to betray Jesus
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceThe chief priests with whom Judas bargains had gathered in the courtyard of Caiaphas to plan the arrest.
Evidence:Caiaphas participates in The trial before the Sanhedrin
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceCaiaphas presides, puts Jesus under oath, and declares blasphemy.
Evidence:Caiaphas participates in The trial before Pilate
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceThe chief priests, led by the high priest, hand Jesus over to Pilate and press for crucifixion.
Evidence:Caiaphas promises Sacrifice and atonement
Explicit in ScriptureHigh confidenceJohn says Caiaphas, as high priest, prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation and to gather God's scattered children, though he meant it as political expedience.
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