CSI JERUSALEM: The Usual Suspects

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THE CRIME SCENE

SUSPECTS & MOTIVES

Caiaphas John 11:45-53; Matthew 26:57-68

• Motive

Judas John 12:4-6; Matthew 26:14-16, 27:1-5

• Motive

Pilate Matthew 27:11-26

• Motive

Jewish people Matthew 27:17-26
“And all the people yelled back, ‘We will take responsibility for his death–we and our children!’” Matthew 27:25

• Motive


EVIDENCE
• Jesus’ life, teaching and miracles

• Events leading to the Crucifixion

PROFILES

Caiaphas

• The golden cage of security

• If you think you did it, you will do anything to keep it

Pilate

• Peace at any price

Judas

• Greed and regret

• When we struggle for control, we destroy our lives

Jewish people

• Frustration versus faith