Scripture to Read: Luke 22:66–71
Jesus had been beaten, mocked, and scorned, and then He was brought before the Sanhedrin. God had Luke record the following in Luke 22:66–71, 66 When it was day, the Council of elders of the people assembled, both chief priests and scribes, and they led Him away to their council chamber, saying, 67 “If You are the Christ, tell us.” But He said to them, “If I tell you, you will not believe; 68 and if I ask a question, you will not answer. 69 But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” 70 And they all said, “Are You the Son of God, then?” And He said to them, “Yes, I am.” 71 Then they said, “What further need do we have of testimony? For we have heard it ourselves from His own mouth.” Jesus’s entire trial was a travesty. Roman law forbade the Sanhedrin from convicting someone of a capital crime during a night session; that’s why a guilty verdict had to wait until the morning. They asked Jesus if He was the Christ, but they didn’t really want to know the truth. They wanted Jesus to admit it so they could accuse Him of being a political threat to Rome. When Jesus said He was the Son of God, He claimed to be one with God, blasphemous if it wasn’t true. People today often don’t want the truth but look for ways to discredit it. Though people disagree with us, we must share Christ and His Word in love, for this world needs Him.
Challenge & Application
What do we see about those who simply wanted Jesus dead, and how does that tie to people today who really don’t want the truth?
How have you seen God use you to share His truth and then see a life changed for eternity?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!