Étude 1 sur 11 · Les marchands chassés du Temple

  1. Étude 1 : Les marchands chassés du Temple
  2. Étude 2 : Le transfert chez le Souverain Sacrificateur en exercice, Caïphe
  3. Étude 3 : Les Apôtres Pierre et Jean dans la cour de la maison de Caïphe
  4. Étude 4 : La présentation au Sanhédrin
  5. Étude 5 : Les maltraitances commencent
  6. Étude 6 : Le reniement de l'Apôtre Pierre, accompagné par l'Apôtre Jean
  7. Étude 7 : La présentation à Ponce Pilate
  8. Étude 8 : L’acharnement du Sanhédrin, condamnation officielle
  9. Étude 9 : La visite des représentants du Sanhédrin chez Pilate
  10. Étude 10 : La comparution devant le Sanhédrin
  11. Étude 11 : Sadducéens

The ministry of John the Baptist

  • The merchants driven out of the Temple

    Pericope 39 studies Jesus’ cleansing of the Temple as reported by John (John 2:14–22). The author argues for two distinct events three years apart. The first takes place during the first Passover of Jesus’ ministry (7 April 30). The article explores the historical context of Herod’s Temple, the role of Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin, and two key lessons: Jesus’ zeal for God’s house and the prophetic announcement of his resurrection.

    Mark 11.15-17 (King James Version) :
    And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves;And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the temple.And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves.
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The last day up to the crucifixion

  • The transfer to the incumbent High Priest, Caiaphas

    The article analyzes the transfer of Jesus to Caiaphas, highlighting the planning of the Jewish authorities to secure a swift condemnation, with a semblance of legality. Several appendices shed light on the historical context, and the Gospels describe the events in detail.

    Mark 14.53 (King James Version) :
    And they led Jesus away to the high priest: and with him were assembled all the chief priests and the elders and the scribes.
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  • The Apostles Peter and John in the courtyard of Caiaphas’ house

    This article recounts the dramatic scene of the apostles Peter and John following Jesus into the courtyard of Caiaphas, revealing their faithfulness and frailty at the heart of Jesus’ passion. The biblical references describe their attempt to stay close to Jesus despite the fear of repercussions. This moment symbolizes a key point of the Gospels, highlighting human nature in the face of the divine mission.

    Mark 14.54 (King James Version) :
    And Peter followed him afar off, even into the palace of the high priest: and he sat with the servants, and warmed himself at the fire.
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  • The presentation before the Sanhedrin

    This article analyzes the presentation of Jesus before the Sanhedrin prior to his crucifixion according to the Gospels, setting out the violation of Jewish law by a night trial. Strategically orchestrated by Caiaphas to avoid the crowd, this judgment illustrates key theological and historical issues.

    Luke 22.66-71 (King James Version) :
    And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,Art thou the Christ? tell us. And he said unto them, If I tell you, ye will not believe:And if I also ask you, ye will not answer me, nor let me go.Hereafter shall the Son of man sit on the right hand of the power of God.Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am.And they said, What need we any further witness? for we ourselves have heard of his own mouth.
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  • The abuse begins

    The article deals with the mistreatment inflicted on Jesus before the crucifixion, centered on the interpretation of the Gospel accounts. It explores how the Sanhedrin manipulated the accusations to obtain the support of the Roman authorities, turning a religious accusation into political sedition.

    Luke 22.66 (King James Version) :
    And as soon as it was day, the elders of the people and the chief priests and the scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying,
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  • The Denial of the Apostle Peter, Accompanied by the Apostle John

    This article describes the denial of the Apostle Peter as recounted in the Gospels, when he denies his Master Jesus three times. The article highlights the precise circumstances of this event and explores the role of the apostle John. By setting the different versions of the Gospels side by side, this tragic moment is analyzed in depth within the historical and religious context of the time.

    Matthew 26.69-75 (King James Version) :
    Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth.And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man.And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee.Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew.And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.
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  • The presentation to Pontius Pilate

    Pericope PER341 reconstructs the presentation of Jesus before Pontius Pilate on Friday morning, around 6:45 a.m., after his nighttime condemnation by the Sanhedrin. Cross-referencing Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, the article analyzes the precise chronology, the role of Caiaphas, the refusal of the religious leaders to enter the Praetorium, and the dialogue between Jesus and Pilate, the only one empowered to pronounce a capital sentence.

    Mark 15.1 (King James Version) :
    And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.
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  • The relentlessness of the Sanhedrin, official condemnation

    PER346 analyzes the official condemnation of Jesus by Pontius Pilate under the relentless pressure of the Sanhedrin. In Jerusalem, on Friday morning, the crowd, manipulated by the religious leaders, demands crucifixion. Pilate, politically trapped, yields despite the absence of any valid charge. The study addresses the irregularities of the trial and the chronological question of the 'sixth hour' in John 19.14, through a synoptic approach to the four Gospels.

    Luke 23.23-25 (King James Version) :
    And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.
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  • The visit of the Sanhedrin's representatives to Pilate

    An episode found only in Matthew, this passage recounts the visit of the Sanhedrin's representatives to Pilate on Saturday morning to obtain a guard for the tomb of Jesus. Fearing a rumor of resurrection, they have the sepulcher sealed. Pilate, a pragmatist, yields to their request. This episode reveals the tensions between the Jewish religious leadership and Roman authority, and directly prepares the account of the resurrection.

    John 2.19-21 (King James Version) :
    Jesus answered and said unto them, Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up.Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?But he spake of the temple of his body.
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Pierre's Ministry

  • La comparution devant le Sanhédrin

    Étude exégétique d'Actes 5.27-33 relatant la comparution des apôtres devant le Sanhédrin à Jérusalem. Face aux accusations de Caïphe, Pierre proclame avec assurance que l'obéissance à Dieu prime sur celle des hommes, et annonce que Jésus, crucifié et ressuscité, est élevé comme Prince et Sauveur pour offrir la repentance et le pardon à Israël. Un épisode fondateur de la mission apostolique.

    Acts 5.39 (King James Version) :
    But if it be of God, ye can not overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.
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Historical notes

  • Sadducees

    The Sadducees were an aristocratic and priestly group of ancient Judaism (200 BC – AD 70), controlling the Temple of Jerusalem and the Sanhedrin. They accepted only the Pentateuch, and denied the resurrection of the dead and the existence of angels. Mentioned fifteen times in the New Testament, they played a key role in the condemnation of Jesus, notably through Caiaphas and Anna. Their disappearance coincides with the destruction of the Temple in AD 70.

    Acts 23.6 (King James Version) :
    But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee: of the hope and resurrection of the dead I am called in question.
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Further reading
  • ANN031 The Chief Priests

    L'article explore le rôle des Souverains Sacrificateurs sous l'occupation romaine, focalisant sur Anne et Caïphe, et les intrications entre pouvoir religieux et politique. La…