The Betrayal and Jewish Trial

In Scripture “cup” frequently refers to the cup of God's wrath.
Psalm 75:8; Isaiah 51:17,22; Jeremiah 25:15

I. The Betrayal -- Matthew 26:47-50

II. Man's Protection and God's Protection 26:51-56

A.  Peter takes up Arms  51-52

B.  The Protection Available to Christ  53-54

C.  The Scripture Must be Fulfilled  55-56

III. Christ and the Trial before Caiaphas Matt. 26:57-67

A.  The Trial Hypocritically Violated their own Laws  57-61

B. Possible Accusations made against Christ

C. The “Trap” is Set -- Matt. 62-67

            1.  He puts Christ “Under Oath”    62-63a

2. The question is asked 63b

3. The testimony of Christ – for them and us 64

                      4.  The charge is lodged – BLASPHEMY   65-68
   

D. Why did all this happen?