The Son of God on Trial

Matthew 26:57-68

From the very beginning of Matthew’s Gospel, the narrative has been moving toward a necessary climax at the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. But in these last few chapters, we are rushing toward the cross. Events are happening quickly, and Matthew describes both the wicked injustice of those seeking Jesus’ death and the humble majesty of our Lord in willingly submitting to it. We come today to the first of Jesus’ trials that led to His condemnation and execution.