Jesus Before Herod

Herod's been wanting to see Jesus do tricks like He's entertainment. Jesus gives him literally nothing.

Passion WeekNew Testament

What Happened

Pilate sends Jesus to Herod Antipas since Jesus is from Galilee — Herod's jurisdiction. Herod's been lowkey obsessed with meeting Jesus, hoping to see some miracles like it's a show. Jesus refuses to say a single word to him. Herod mocks Him, dresses Him in a fancy robe, and ships Him back to Pilate. Total clown behavior from Herod.

Read It

Luke

The Trial Nobody Could Win

Jesus gets passed between Pilate and Herod like nobody wants to take responsibility. The crowd picks a literal murderer over Him. On the cross, a dying criminal asks to be remembered — and gets paradise. Jesus commits His spirit to the Father, the temple curtain tears, and Joseph of Arimathea steps up to bury Him.

Key People

JesusHerod AntipasPontius Pilate

Key Places

Jerusalem

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