Theme: Jesus's identity demands a verdict. In v. 66, the council gathers. In vv. 67-69, we see the defining issue and the Savior's declaration. The council is looking for something on which to convict Jesus. Jesus does not honor their question with a strong affirming answer because He knows they have hardened their hearts and do not seek the truth. However, He then gives them enough with His statement that the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of God, so that they will convict Him. They knew He was alluding to Deity. With this statement, Jesus lays down His life as He said He would. In vv. 70-71, the clarifying statement is given, and the verdict is rendered.Reflections to consider as we meditate on this passage are: 1. Realize everyone makes a verdict about Jesus. 
 2. Marvel at the majesty of who Jesus truly is.
 3. Ask Who is Lord of your life. 
 4. Hope in the future with Christ.
 In this passage, we see that Jesus indeed is both man and God. And He willingly gave the leaders the information they needed to put him to death. Yet he remained in control. He laid down his own life for His people. Jesus was judged, but one day He will be the judge - the righteous judge. Those who reject Him will bear their guilt. Those who take Jesus as their Lord and Savior will find mercy and grace and their sins though as scarlet will be whiter than snow.
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Dr. Michael Shafran
Trial of Jesus Trials and Death of Son of Man Mount Moriah Baptist...
Michael Shafran is our Senior Pastor. He graduated with his Master of Divinity from Capital Bible Seminary and earned his Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before coming to Mount Moriah, he served as a pastor in Baltimore,...
