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Csi Jerusalem: The Usual Suspects Series
Contributed by Kenton Beshore on May 8, 2008 (message contributor)
Summary: Explore the events leading to the Crucifixion and the perpetrators responsible.
Kenton Beshore is Executive Producer of the small group curriculum Liquid, a new revolutionary video-based resource for small groups and church-wide campaigns. Visit www.experienceliquid.com to learn more.
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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
