The Trial of Jesus – Revision Notes

1. After Jesus was arrested:
   Jesus was taken to be questioned by religious leaders who wanted to find a reason to have Him killed.
2. People tell lies:
   At the trial, people gave false evidence (lies) about Jesus to try and get Him into trouble.
3. Peter’s denial:
   Peter, one of Jesus’ closest disciples, was scared.
   He told people that he didn’t even know Jesus — not once, but three times, just as Jesus had predicted.
4. Jesus is taken to Pilate:
   The religious leaders took Jesus to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, because they didn’t have the power to sentence someone to death.
5. Pilate questions Jesus:
   Pilate couldn’t find anything wrong with Jesus, but he was pressured by the crowd to do what they wanted.
6. The crowd chooses Barabbas:
   The people were asked who should be released: Jesus or Barabbas (a criminal).
   The crowd chose Barabbas.
7. Jesus is mocked by soldiers:
   Roman soldiers made fun of Jesus, put a purple robe on Him, and placed a crown of thorns on His head to mock Him as the "King of the Jews."
8. The crown of thorns:
   The crown was made from sharp branches and caused pain and humiliation.
9. Pilate gives in:
   Even though he believed Jesus was innocent, Pilate sentenced Him to be crucified, trying to keep peace with the angry crowd.
10. Why this matters:
    Jesus went through all of this with patience and love, showing that He was willing to suffer for others and forgive, even when He was treated unfairly.