On Trial: The Son of God - Mark 14:53-65

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The Audacity of the Jewish Leaders (Toward the Son of God)

(14:53, 55-61)

 

  • A shameful trial (vs. 53)

 

  • The search for a charge (vs. 55-59) (John 2:19–22)

 

  • The impatient High Priest (vs. 60) 

 

  • The silence of Jesus (vs. 61a) (Isaiah 53:7)

  

The True Declaration of Christ (I Am the Son of God) (14:61-62)

 

  • A pointed question (vs. 61)

 

  • A true confession (vs. 62) (Daniel 7:13–14)

  

  • A prophetic announcement (vs. 62) 

 

The Verdict of the Trial (The Death of the Son of God) (14:63-65)

  

  • Accused of blasphemy (vs. 63)

  

  • Condemned by men (by the will of God) (vs. 64) (Leviticus 24:16)

 

  • Mocked by men (in fulfillment of prophecy) (vs. 65) (Mark 10:33–34; Isaiah 53:7)

  

A Future Day of Judgment and Salvation (14:62)