Midweek Lenten Series

 Jesus on Trial

After His arrest, Jesus faced two/three trials (two official, one unofficial). The Jewish leaders condemned Jesus for blasphemy, for claiming to be the Messiah, the Son of God, though in stating so He told the truth. But they could not put Him to death. For that they neede the help of Pilate, the Roman Governor. So, Jesus stood trial again the next day. Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, but condemned Him anyway out of convenience and to save his own political skin. Pilate could not wash his hands of his guilt, and neither an we.