Title: Illegal Trial
In Mark 14, Jesus said, “I am he, and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power and coming on the clouds of heaven” (Mark 14:62).
Introduction, dear saint! The Sanhedrin exposes a number of illegalities in the trial of Jesus. Even in the face of such a trial, Jesus resolutely answered.
First, the illegal trial (Mark 14:53-65).
When the crowds who had captured Jesus were chiseled to the high priest, all the members of the Sanhedrin gathered. It was not bright, so they gathered so early in the morning that there were a crowd of people watching after lighting a fire. They were desperate to find evidence of Jesus' guilt. To be found guilty, at least two men must make a congruent claim. Judges are supposed to call the witnesses separately to prevent them from kissing, to hear their testimonies, and to accept them as evidence when their testimonies are exactly the same. There were many accusers against Jesus, but none of the testimonies were consistent. In this case, the acquittal must be declared. However, the high priest, the presiding judge, went out to find the evidence of Jesus' guilt. Originally, the presiding judge is a person who hears the arguments of the plaintiff and the defendant from a neutral standpoint and decides whether to be guilty or not guilty. The high priest asks Jesus a leading question that will lead to a conviction. Jesus did not plead for mercy or say that he would appeal. He quietly goes his own way. Have you ever been unfairly framed? How did you feel at that time?
Second, Peter's wife (Mark 14:66-72).
Although all the other disciples had fled, Peter remained and watched Jesus' trial. He was hiding in the lower yard, warming himself to the fire, and there was someone who recognized Peter. It's nice for people to know when the times are good, but it's not as good as not knowing that Jesus was arrested and sentenced to death, and being pushed into Jesus' gang. Even if he vehemently denied it, Peter insisted again on the third time that he was the same person as Jesus, so he cursed and swore and denied that he did not know Jesus. Have you ever denied Jesus because you thought you were disadvantaged according to your circumstances?
Dear saint! When faced with injustice, we pray for God's will to be done, and let's deal with it as resolutely as Jesus did.
Our Lord Jesus Christ! make me depend on you