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The Sanhedrin Trial

After being passed from Annas to Caiaphas, the High Priest, and then in front of the Scribes and Pharisees, Jesus if finally tried before the Sanhedrin. It was here that Jesus heard leaders of the Law shout, “Kill the blasphemer!”  

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Peter’s Denial

Peter warms his hands over a fire outside where Jesus is being tried.  Three times, Peter denies knowing Jesus; then, the rooster crows!

Masterpiece Art: “Saint Peter’s Denial” by Rembrandt 

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Judas’ Remorse

Judas admits that he has “…sinned by betraying innocent blood,” and attempts to give the money back to Caiaphas.  Caiaphas refuses to receive the money back. Judas’ guilt destroys him.

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Pilate Trial

Pilate initially refuses to deal with the charges against Jesus, and sends Him to Herod.  Herod also refuses to deal with Jesus, and sends Him back to Pilate.  After hearing the crowd’s choice to release Barabbas, Pilate washes his hands of the ordeal, then gives the order that appeases the cries from the crowd to “Crucify Him!”

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The Crucifixion

After a series of stirring tableaus that depict Jesus being flogged and nailed to the cross, Jesus is at Calvary between two thieves. With a background of hymns, Jesus makes His final statements and dies.

Songs: “O Sacred Head Now Wounded,” “When I Survey The Wondrous Cross”

Masterpiece Art: “Crucifixion Le Coup de Lance” by Peter Paul Rubens

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The Burial

The body of Jesus is taken down from the cross and laid on the lap of His mother, Mary.  After a few minutes, Jesus’ body is wrapped and carried to the tomb as Isaiah 53 is read. 

Song: “How Could This Happen To You?”

Masterpiece Art: “The Pieta” by Michelangelo

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The Disciples Mourn

Through lighted tableaus, the disciples are shown mourning the loss of Jesus. 

Song: “A Place For You”

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The Resurrection

After sealing the tomb of Jesus, a Roman Guard stood outside the tomb.  After 3 days, the power of God is displayed as Jesus rises from the grave!

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The Empty Tomb

The three women narrators travel to the tomb to care for the body of Jesus.  When they arrive, they find the tomb empty, and Jesus’ body gone. Mary Magdalene talks to Jesus, who tells her to “Go and tell my disciples!”

Song: “I Know That My Redeemer Lives”

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Jesus Appears

After His resurrection, Jesus appears to the disciples and over 500 others.  All were celebrating that Jesus was truly alive!

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The Ascension

Jesus gathers His disciples, and gives them His final commission to “Go into all the world…”  He is then taken up into the clouds!

Song: “I Love To Tell The Story”

Masterpiece Art: “The Ascension of Christ” by Rembrandt

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The Finale

A final celebration of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus!  The dancers, singers, and actors all proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord of all!

Song: “Here He Comes!”