The terrible crime of slaying their Messiah-King rests, sadly, on Israel.

Bar-Abbas was at once released.

‍It was now that Pilate sat down on the judgment seat.

‍And so, Jesus was once more sent back to the Praetorium

And so, when he caught the name Galilee as the scene of Jesus’ labours.

Then came a perfect hailstorm of accusations from the assembled Sanhedrists.

The pale grey light had passed into that of early morning

About one hour had passed since Peter’s second denial had been interrupted by the arrival of the Sanhedrists.

Edersheim would have been in tears as he recounts the shameful episode

When in the morning they led Jesus to the Praetorium, …

Caiaphas’ private examination would be placed between the first and second denial of Peter.

John was no stranger to the Palace of Caiaphas.

The questions of Caiaphas focused on two points

No account is given of what passed before Annas.

They led the bound Jesus probably through the same gate that he passed with his disciples after the Supper

The last teachings had been spoken, the last prayer had been offered and Jesus prepared to leave the city for the Mount of Olives.

We see the great High Priest first solemnly offering up himself and then consecrating and interceding for his Church and for her work.

The last of the parting teaching of Jesus, in John 16, was interrupted by questions from the disciples.

If in the teaching recorded in John 14, the God-centred aspect of Christ’s impending departure was explained …

The establishment of the Lord’s Supper was not the final act at that Passover table.