The Trials of Jesus & Paul: The Trial of Jesus

John Sullivan (FBC Trustee & Deacon) - Luke 22-23 (Luke 9:22; 22:63-71; 23:1-4 & 5-26)

Jesus and Paul both faced nearly-identical Roman trials at the end of their stories in Luke-Acts, with very different strategies.

What was Luke trying to tell us when he wrote these two accounts?

The Trials of Jesus & Paul
Week 2: The Trial of Jesus

I. Recap/Introduction
A. The themes of Luke and Acts
B. Context: The Political Situation in Judea
C. Context: The Roman Legal System

II. Jesus’ Trial Before the Sanhedrin

III. The First Trial Before Pontius Pilate

IV. The Trial Before Herod

V. The Second Trial Before Pontius Pilate

VI. Jesus’ Responses
A. Misdirection
B. Silence 1982