These quizzes are on Christ's Agony. They are a bit different from my other quizzes. These are more like studies than they are like quizzes.  1. Where was Jesus taken after His arrest? Matthew 26:57- 68; Mark 14:53- 65; John 18:12, 13, 19- 24. 2. What was Christ's answer to this accusation? Matthew 26:64 3. What was the high priest's and the people's response to Jesus' acclamation? Matthew 26:56-66 4. Where was Jesus taken for His official trial? Matthew 27:11- 26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:2, 3, 18-25; John 18:29-19:16.  1. Answer: Jesus was first taken to Annas, the father-in-law of Caiaphas, the High Priest. After brief questioning, Annas sent Him to Caiaphas. He, with all the Jews assembled, were looking for false evidence (as they could find no true evidence) as an excuse to put Jesus to death. Although many people came forth with trumped-up accusations, none of them could come up with what the chief priest needed, in order to lay a legal charge. Then two witnesses came forward when they remembered hearing Jesus saying that He could destroy the temple, and build it again in three days.
2. Answer: Jesus responded, (my own words) "Yes, I said that, and I say further that you will see me at the right hand of God. And although you try to destroy Me, I will come again in the clouds." Matthew 26:643. Answer: The high priest tore his clothes and declared that Jesus had spoken blasphemy. (A sin, according to Jewish law, worthy of death by stoning.) The people responded with "He should be put to death." They spit on Him, punched Him, and slapped Him in the face. Mark 26:67, 68, states that Jesus was blindfolded, which explains why the people slapping Him asked Him to prophesy who it was who hit Him. The mob was in a frenzy. This trial before the high priest was actually an illegal trial. (Footnotes of John 18:19, NIV). Witnesses were required to be brought in to establish guilt. It was not up to the accused to prove his innocence. This was more of an inquiry than it was a trial. 4. Answer: Jesus went from Caiaphas' court to Pilate, the Roman Governor in charge of the area. First Jesus was taken to Annas, the former high priest; then He was taken on to Caiaphas, the ruling high priest. Finally, he underwent three stages of Roman trial:
the trial before Pilate (Mark 15:2-5);
the trial before Herod Antipas (recorded in Luke 23:6-12);
and then back again to Pilate (Mark 15:6-15). Jesus before Pilate: Pilate listens to what the Jews have to say before questioning Jesus. The Jews accuse Christ of subverting the nation, and of claiming to be Christ. Pilate asks Jesus if it is true, "Are you the king of the Jews?"...Jesus answers, "Yes. I am."... After more questioning, Pilate declares that he can find no fault in this accused prisoner. The Jews persist that Jesus has stirred up the people. Then they say something that makes Pilate sit up and take notice. They mention that Jesus started His teaching in Galilee, and branched out from there. Pilate asks Jesus if He is truly a Galilean, a territory under the "puppet" king, Herod, for whom Pilate has no love. When he finds out that He is a Galilean, he sends Jesus to him. I think at this time Pilate breathes a sigh of relief. He does not want to condemn this Man, and is glad to pass Him off to Herod. Herod is delighted at the prospects of meeting Jesus. He had heard about Him, and is eager to see Him perform some miracles. Herod begins questioning Jesus. The chief priests and teachers are all standing around throwing accusations at Herod, about Jesus. Jesus stands mute before Herod, refusing to answer any of his questions. This angers Herod. He and his soldiers ridicule and mock Jesus, dressing him in a "royal" robe, placing a crown of thorns on His head, and sending him back to Pilate. Pilate again declares that there is no real charge against this Man. He should be punished and let go. The people all cry "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!" Pilate tries again to defend Jesus. He suggests that they release him. It is the Jewish custom to release one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Pilate tries to persuade the Jews to have Jesus released, but the Jews all cry, "Release Barabbas! Release Barabbas! We want this man to die." Pilate's wife eventually comes in and warns Pilate to have nothing to do with this just Man. She told him of her dream that this Man is a just Man. Pilate goes back to the people, pleading that they let Jesus go. The people will not hear of it. Pilate, a weak man, fearing the wrath of these unruly Jews, turns Jesus over to the people. In order to soothe his conscience, Pilate asks that a basin of water be brought. In front of the crowd he washes his hands, saying, "I am innocent of this Man's blood. May His blood be upon your heads." (But this will not wash away Pilate's guilt.) Jesus is led away to be crucified.
© Helen Dowd
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