BTM 188- The Religious & Civil Trials of Jesus Explained | Holy Week Series (Part 2)
About this episode
This episode explores the religious and political trials of Jesus Christ before His crucifixion, detailing key figures and events that shaped this pivotal moment in history.
What really happened during the trials of Jesus before His crucifixion? In this powerful episode of the Bible and Theology Matters Podcast, Dr. Douglas Bookman joins Dr. Paul Weaver to unpack the religious and political trials of Jesus Christ in remarkable detail. Discover the roles of key figures like Annas, Caiaphas, and Pontius Pilate, and how their decisions shaped one of the most pivotal moments in history. You’ll gain deeper insight into: The three stages of Jesus’ Jewish trial before Annas, Caiaphas, and the Sanhedrin The illegal procedures and violations of Jewish law during the trial Why Jesus was first taken to Annas before Caiaphas How the religious leaders sought a charge of sedition against Rome The political tension between Jewish authorities and Pontius Pilate Why Pilate repeatedly declared Jesus innocent The theological significance of Jesus being crucified How the crucifixion proves both the death and resurrection of Christ This episode brings together all four Gospels to give you a complete and compelling picture of Jesus’ trial, revealing both the injustice He endured and the divine purpose behind it. Whether you’re a Bible student, teacher, or simply seeking…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Paul D. Weaver
Guest: Dr. Douglas Bookman
Topics covered
- trials of Jesus
- Jewish law
- crucifixion
- theological significance
- political tension
- faith and understanding
Keywords
- Jesus Trial
- Crucifixion of Jesus
- Bible Teaching
- Theology Podcast
- Resurrection Evidence
- Christian Apologetics
- Biblical History
- Holy Week
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Gospels
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