Jesus Faces The Senhedrin

This weeks lessons aims to teach our children about the injustice and ridicule Jesus faced in order to save us from our sins.

Matthew 26:64: “You will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Mighty One and coming on the clouds of heaven.”

James 1:12: Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Read Matthew 26:57-68: The crowd that arrested Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane took Jesus to see Caiaphas, the high priest, and the Sanhedrin, the council of elder rabbis. The Sanhedrin were looking for false testimony against Jesus. Many people came forward to bear false witness against Jesus, but they could not find Him guilty of anything. Finally, two men came before the council and told them that they had heard Jesus state that He could destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days. Caiaphas asked Jesus if this story was true, but Jesus remained silent. Caiaphas demanded that Jesus answer whether or not He was the Son of God, and Jesus replied, “You have said so. But I tell you, from now on you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of Power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” Upon hearing this, Caiaphas torn his robes and declared Jesus’ statement to be blasphemy. He asked the crowd of people there whether they needed to hear any more testimony and what they thought should be done with Jesus. They replied that they thought Jesus deserved to die for His blasphemy.