Death and Resurrection.

Death and Resurrection.

1. Events at Gethsemane

   • Jesus went to Garden of Gethsemane
   • Peter, James and John went further into the garden with him
   • Jesus; My soul is overwhelmed to the point of death
   • He asked them to stay awake and keep watch with him
   • Jesus prayed; Father if it is possible may this cup be taken from me, yet not my will be done, but yours
   • Three times when he went back to the disciples he found them asleep
   • Judas; Greetings Rabbi, and kissed him
   • Jesus; Friend, do what you came for
   • Peter reached for his sword and cut the ear of the servant of the High priest
   • Jesus healed the servants ear
   • Those who draw the sword will die by the sword
   • All the disciples deserted Jesus

2. Jesus before the Sanhedrin(Jewish trial)

   • Jesus was taken to Caiaphas, the High Priest
   • Two false witnesses came forward
     • Said; This fellow said I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days
   • Priest; Are you the son of God?
     • Yes it is as you say
   • Priest; Tore his clothes and accused him of blasphemy.
   • Others attacked Jesus, spitting, punching and mocking him.

3. The Roman trial

   • The Jews handed Jesus over to Pilate
   • Jews presented the case as political in nature
   • Pilate; Are you the King of the Jews?
     • Jesus; Yes it is as you say
   • Pilate had no reason to charge him
   • Pilate felt uneasy about sentencing a man to death without any real evidence
   • Tradition to free a prisoner at Passover time
   • His wife had been told in a dream not to have anything to do with Jesus
   • The crowd chose to free Barabbas and wanted Jesus to be Crucified
   • Pilate washed his hands in front of the Crowd; I am innocent of this mans blood, it is your responsibility

4. Jesus' Resurrection

   • The stone was rolled away from the tomb
   • Angel said to women; Do not be afraid; Jesus is not here, he is risen
   • Jesus appeared to the women and said; 'Greetings'
   • The women fell at his feet and worshipped him
   • This story has been circulated among Jews today that the Disciples came and took the body during the night