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Mark 14:54 - Corrupt Trial

July 26, 2026
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July 26, 2026

Corrupted Trial #

Mark 14:54-59

Introduction

We are at the Jesus was in the garden praying, the band of soldiers came, and took him in the middle of the night. There was no crowds, just the disciples and Jesus. The disciples all fled, leaving Jesus alone to be carried away.

We now find Jesus before the chief priests.

I. Corrupt Council #

A. Leadership #

i. Chief priests, elders, and scribes (53) #

  • This group was drunk with pride and arrogance
  • They were so full of themselves, it caused them not to think straight.

ii. Intentions (55) #

  • “sought for a witness against Jesus to put him to death”
  • This was not about justice, this was about revenge
  • They were upset because they lost control of the narative.

B. Lying (56-60) #

i. Lying #

  • It was obvious their witness didn’t agree

Exodus 20:16 — Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.