Watch and Discuss: Scene 24, 25 (1:26:15 - 1:31:10)

As you watch, take notes and be prepared to answer the following questions after you watch the video:

1. How many soldiers are standing at the doorway?
2. What are the soldiers holding?
3. Where did Mary and John come across Jesus's mother, what was she doing?
4. Describe what clothing the Jewish leaders were wearing?
5. How did Caiaphas show his anger with what Jesus said?
6. How did the Jewish leaders vote guilty or not guilty?
7. Who disagreed with the decision of the leaders council?

Listening Practice:

Watch the video clip again and fill in the missing words from the dropdown box:

Nicodemus: You cannot go through with this. It is not . Our scholars say it must be in , in daylight, in public.

Caiaphas: It is necessary

Nicodemus: Why the ?

Caiaphas: You know why. Pilate will close the Temple. We must be rid of this Jesus.

Nicodemus: But what if he really is who they say he is?

Caiaphas: We are to decide precisely that, now, with God's .

Nicodemus: God demands we obey the Law!

Caiaphas: Let me remind you what the Law says! "Anyone who shows for the judge or for the priest shall be put to death." Anyone.

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Caiaphas: Brothers, thank you for coming at this . You know I would not have asked you if it were not so serious.

Ah. Get him up. Jesus of Nazareth you are charged with .

Mary Magdalene: Mary?

Mary: Mary. What has happened? Where is my son?

Mary Magdalene: Jesus has been .

Mary: Arrested?

Mary Magdalene: But we don't know where they have taken him.

Mary: Arrested? At night?

John: They want to keep . They don't want any .

Caiaphas: He has employed to heal. He has threatened to destroy the Temple of our Lord! But, brothers, we must listen before we judge. And so I invite the prophet to speak. Tell us the message you bring from God. Nothing? Nothing to say? Surely

Tell us this: Are you the Chosen One? Are you the Son of God?

Jesus: I am. And you will see me coming with the clouds of Heaven, sitting at the right hand of God.

Caiaphas: This is ! With God?! Imposter! Fool! Blasphemer!

We have heard enough. There is only one . Guilty.

Joseph: This is wrong! This brings on our council. Does it not?

Matching exercise: Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right:

Completion exercise: Complete these sentences with words from the exercise above: (Hint: you may need to change the form of the word.)

1. The jury arrived at a of "not guilty" for the man accused of stealing.
2. Canadians have a right to vote at the age of nineteen.
3. Workers against wage cuts at a rally last Thursday.
4. Many people think that snakes look and feel .
5. The murder trial took place in a of law..
6. He stole money from his teacher and later felt great .
7. The teacher gave the student on how to pass the exam.
8. She has for anyone who is not as intelligent as she is.

Comprehension and discussion questions: Discuss these questions in your group or with a partner.

1. How did Nicodemus try to convince Caiaphas it was wrong to put Jesus on trial before the council?
2. What were some of the reasons why the Jewish leaders wanted to get rid of Jesus?
3. Who told Jesus's mother, Mary, that Jesus had been arrested?
4. What were some of the wrong things Jesus had done according to Caiaphas?
5. Was this a fair trial in your opinion? Why or why not?
6. Why do you think Jesus did not say very much to the Jewish leaders?
7. Which words of Jesus made Caiaphas really angry? Why do you think he got so angry?