Mark 14:53-65 - before the Questions: 53 They took Jesus to the high priest, and all the chief priests, the elders and the teachers of the law came together. 54 Peter followed 1. Who was Jesus taken to in v53? him at a distance, right into the courtyard of the high priest. There he sat with the guards and warmed himself at the fire. 2. What were the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin looking for in 55 The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for order to put Jesus to death in v55? evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to death, but they did not find any. 56 Many testified falsely against him, but their Did they find what they were looking for in v55? statements did not agree. 57 Then some stood up and gave this false testimony against him: 58 3. Describe the testimony against Jesus in v56. “We heard him say, ‘I will destroy this temple made with human hands and in three days will build another, not made with hands.’” 59 Yet 4. Read John 2:19-22. even then their testimony did not agree. 60 Then the high priest stood up before them and asked Jesus, “Are What is "the temple" Jesus is talking about in v58? Explain you not going to answer? What is this testimony that these men are bringing against you?” 61 But Jesus remained silent and gave no 5. What description given by the high priest in v61did Jesus agree answer. with? Again the high priest asked him, “Are you the , the Son of the Blessed One?” 6. What place of honor did Jesus say he would take in v62? 62 “I am,” said Jesus. “And you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Who is the Mighty One? 63 The high priest tore his clothes. “Why do we need any more witnesses?” he asked. 64 “You have heard the blasphemy. What do 7. Blasphemy means to show great disrespect for . The high you think?” priest did not believe that Jesus was the Son of God. They all condemned him as worthy of death. 65 Then some began to spit at him; they blindfolded him, struck him with their fists, and said, What did Jesus say in v62 that caused the high priest to say that “Prophesy!” And the guards took him and beat him. Jesus blasphemed?

Mark 15:1-5 - Jesus Before Pilate 8. What did the chief priest and the Sanhedrin think should happen to 1Very early in the morning, the chief priests, with the elders, the Jesus in v64? teachers of the law and the whole Sanhedrin, made their plans. So they bound Jesus, led him away and handed him over to Pilate. 9. What did the chief priests, with the elders, the teachers of the law 2 “Are you the king of the Jews?” asked Pilate. and the whole Sanhedrin do with Jesus in 15:1? “You have said so,” Jesus replied. 3 The chief priests accused him of many things. 4 So again Pilate 10. These religious leaders could not put Jesus to death. They told asked him, “Aren’t you going to answer? See how many things they Pilate Jesus was trying to be a political king. are accusing you of.” 5 But Jesus still made no reply, and Pilate was amazed. What kind of “king” was Jesus? Look back at v62.

11. Why do you think Jesus did not seem to try to defend himself?