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Lesson 8 · February 24, 1900

Before the High Priest

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Jerusalem, A. D. 31.

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  1. 1.Who came together at the house of the high priest at the time of Jesus' arrest? . See note 1.
  2. 2.Who of the disciples followed Him there? .
  3. 3.How did Peter secure entrance to the house where the examination of Jesus was taking place? .
  4. 4.As Peter was entering the house, who spoke to him? What was his reply? .
  5. 5.Under what circumstances did Peter again deny his Lord? .
  6. 6.What was Peter's object in thus associating with the servants of the place? . See note 2.
  7. 7.On what lines did the examination of Christ begin? .
  8. 8.What answer did Jesus make to the high priest's question? . Side texts: .
  9. 9.At these words, what treatment was dealt to Jesus? . Side texts: .
  10. 10.How did Jesus receive such treatment? .
  11. 11.What was then done to prove evil against Christ? . See note 3. Side texts: .
  12. 12.Did the Jewish officials find in these witnesses the evidence they desired? If not, why not? Verse 59. Side texts: .
  13. 13.To what, therefore, did the high priest resort for evidence? . Side texts: .
  14. 14.Upon Jesus not deigning to reply, what did the priest then say? .
  15. 15.Did Jesus answer this legal demand? . Side texts: .
  16. 16.What were these words called? .

Reading

Notes

chapter 75; "Spirit of Prophecy," vol. 3, chapters 8 and 9.

1. The fact that all the notables of the Jewish church were assembled at the house of the high priest awaiting the arrival of the prisoner, shows that the plan of His capture and trial was well understood, and carried out to the letter.

2. Peter evidently played a false part. In mingling with the servants, he sought to hide his identity. In this effort he placed himself on Satan's ground, and subjected himself to unnecessary temptation. Had he remained with John, and not tried to appear a disinterested spectator of the all-absorbing affair, those present would have known his relations to Christ without a question. But when the questions were asked him in a way to show contempt for his Master, Peter was not fortified. From this instance we can learn that it is better to let our true colors be displayed from the first.

3. This is but an example of how wicked men can pervert the words of another in order to prove a case. How careful we should be, therefore, in stating the words of another!

Bible texts in this lesson

Matthew 26:57-65 · Mark 14:53-64 · Luke 22:54 · Luke 22:55 · John 18:13-21 · Mark 14:53 · John 18:15 · John 18:16 · John 18:17 · John 18:18 · Matthew 26:58 · John 18:19 · John 18:20 · John 18:21 · Luke 4:15 · Luke 4:22 · Acts 23:2 · Acts 23:3 · Acts 23:23 · Mark 14:55-58 · John 2:18-21 · Matthew 26:60 · Matthew 26:61 · Matthew 26:62 · Matthew 26:63 · Matthew 26:64 · Mark 14:62 · Mark 14:65 · Mark 14:66

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