1. Matthew 26-27 Jesus’ Trials After Gethsemane, Jesus was physically weak and exhausted. He was betrayed by a disciple and close friend, Judas. Many, including disciples, forsook Him. Matthew 26:36-46 (see Mosiah 3:7; D&C 19:16-19 Matthew 26:45-50 Matthew 26:55-56 Some of Jesus’ Trials between Gethsemane and the Crucifixion

2. Matthew 26-27 Jesus’ Trials People lied about Him. He was accused of blasphemy for telling the truth. He was sentenced to death without a cause. Matthew 26:59-62 Matthew 26:63-65 Matthew 26:66 Some of Jesus’ Trials between Gethsemane and the Crucifixion

3. Matthew 26-27 Jesus’ Trials 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 26:67-68; 27:29- 30 Matthew 27:11-26 Matthew 27:26 Some of Jesus’ Trials between Gethsemane and the Crucifixion

4. Matthew 26-27 Jesus’ Trials He was stripped of His clothing. The soldiers pushed a crown of thorns onto His head. Matthew 27:28, 35 Matthew 27:29 Some of Jesus’ Trials between Gethsemane and the Crucifixion