1. Matthew 26-27

2. Some of Jesus’ Trials between Gethsemane and the Crucifixion  After Gethsemane, Jesus Was physically weak and exhausted.  He was betrayed by a disciple and close friend, Judas.  Many, including disciples, forsook Him  People lied about Him.  He was accused of blasphemy for telling the truth. Matthew 26: 36-46; Mosiah 3:7; D&C 19:16-19 Matthew 26: 45-50 Matthew 26: 55-56 Matthew 26: 59-62 Matthew 26: 63-65

3.  He was sentenced to death without a cause.  He was spit on, beaten, and mocked more than once.  A government leader condemned Jesus to death, though he knew He was innocent.  Jesus was scourged (a brutal form of whipping that frequently killed the person). Matthew 26:66 Matthew 26: 67-68, 27: 29-30 Matthew 27: 11-26 Matthew 27: 26

4.  He was stripped of His clothing.  The soldiers pushed a crown of thorns onto His Head. Matthew 27: 28, 35 Matthew 27: 29