Night of Infamy

NIGHT OF INFAMY
TEXT: MARK 14:53-65

SUMMARY: The trial of Jesus was a travesty of justice in which, despite the failures of proper legal procedure, sufficient evidence and impartial judgment, He was pronounced guilty and worthy of death. In this trial is seen how easily man, despite the proficiency of his mind, is ultimately driven by the depravity of his heart.

I. THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER PROCEDURE.
A. The Rabbinical Writings.
B. A General Principle.
C. Four “Great Rules”.
D. Specific Rules Disregarded.

II. THE FAILURE TO BUILD A CASE.
A. Making the Charge.
B. Rules of Evidence.
C. The Jewish State v. Jesus Christ.

III. THE FAILURE OF IMPARTIAL JUDGMENT.
A. Predetermined Guilt.
B. No Defense for the Defendant.
C. Convicted by His Own Words.