Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Provides crucial details about the law in Jesus' time and how it compares to our own legal system, two respected pastors give careful attention to each stage of the judicial process Jesus endured. As you hear the evidence and weigh the testimony against him, you will find yourself drawn into the role of a juror. You'll gain a deeper understanding of Jesus and what it meant for him to claim that he was Christ, the Son of the Blessed One. And as you are riveted by the hows and whys of the jury findings, you will develop a new perspective on how and why Christ died for you.
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An investigation into each stage of the judicial process Jesus endured: revealing crucial details about Jewish/Roman law that you may have missed. You, the juror, get to learn what he came to do.
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Trials are compelling, and sensational trials hold our attention for days and weeks at a time. Yet we often miss the suspense and spectacle of the most spellbinding legal drama of all: the trials of Christ before the Jews and Romans. In Jesus on Trial, two gifted pastor-theologians provide crucial background information on the law in Jesus's time. You'll learn how it compares to our own legal system as Boice and Ryken walk you through each stage of the judicial process Jesus endured. As you hear the evidence and weigh the testimony against him, you too will find yourself drawn into the role of a juror. What did it really mean for Jesus to claim that he was "Christ, the Son of the Blessed One? As you are riveted by the jury's findings, you'll gain a new perspective on how and why Christ died for you.