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Commissioned by God to overthrow oppressors, cleanse the Temple, the Messiah is human with a divinely appointed role. Accompanied by the 'Son of Man,' granted dominion, glory, and an everlasting kingdom. Peter's denials and the transformation at trials reflect deeper meanings.
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Mark 14:53 – 15:5 ‘No Comment’
‘The Messiah’ Commissioned by God to • Overthrow the rule of those oppressing the Jewish nation • Cleanse / renew / restore the Temple Not divine: human with a divinely appointed role
The ‘Son of Man’ …with the clouds of heaven there came one like a son of man, and he came to the Ancient of Days and was presented before him. And to him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, and all people, nations and languages should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion which shall not pass away, and his kingdom one that cannot be destroyed Daniel 7: 13,14
Peter’s denials • To servant girl: personal • To servant girl in front of bystanders: public • To bystanders: public with curses Remorse and weeping
Summary Jewish trial: Jesus is silent – emerges as Judge Outside: Peter is talkative in denials – the dawn of transformation Pilate’s trial: Jesus is silent – emerges as King