Matthew 26:65-68 Then the high priest tore his robes and said, “He has uttered blasphemy. What further witnesses do we need? You have now heard his blasphemy. What is your judgment?” They answered, “He deserves death.” Then they spit in his face and struck him. And some slapped him, saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who is it that struck you?”
The capital crime of which the Sanhedrin convicted Jesus was blasphemy - the ultimate irreverence toward God. Their accusations were true, unless what He said was true - the He was God the Son, the Messiah, with authority not only here on earth, to drive scum out of the temple, but also authority in heaven - to sit at God's right hand, to rule, and to judge. He indeed was innocent, because He was being totally truthful. His claims on us will only seem to be the highest insult to our intelligence and humanity if we fail to realize He is all He says He is.
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