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Jesus Is Arrested and Tried

In Luke’s account, Jesus is arrested after Judas approaches with a crowd and identifies him with a kiss. Jesus heals the high priest’s servant, is taken to the high priest’s house, denied by Peter, mocked, and questioned by the council. He is then brought before Pilate and Herod. Although Pilate and Herod find no basis for condemning him, the assembly demands Jesus’ death, and Pilate hands him over to their will while releasing Barabbas.

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Color the story, one scene at a time.

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Print Jesus Is Arrested and Tried: 4-Scene Story Sheet

Jesus reaches toward the high priest’s unnamed servant while nearby disciples lower a sword, illustrating Luke 22:49–51.

Jesus Stops Violence and Heals

Luke 22:47–23:25

Jesus standing before Pilate while the assembly and specific accusers present the recorded accusations from Luke 23:1–5.

Jesus Before Pilate

Luke 22:47–23:25

Peter sitting near a courtyard fire at the high priest’s house while Jesus looks toward him after Peter’s third denial, based on Luke 22:54–62.

Peter Remembers and Weeps

Luke 22:47–23:25

Jesus standing quietly before Herod Antipas while chief priests and scribes accuse him and soldiers place splendid clothing on him, based on Luke 23:6–12.

Jesus Stands Silent Before Herod

Luke 22:47–23:25

Pilate addresses the chief priests, rulers, and people while Jesus stands nearby, representing Luke 23:13–17 and Pilate’s statement that no guilt was found in Jesus.

Pilate Says Jesus Is Not Guilty

Luke 22:47–23:25

Jesus faces Judas Iscariot on the Mount of Olives as Judas approaches with a crowd and identifies Jesus with a kiss.

A Sad Greeting in the Garden

Luke 22:47–23:25

Jesus standing calmly before the council at daybreak as chief priests and elders question him about whether he is the Christ and the Son of God.

The Council Questions Jesus

Luke 22:47–23:25

Jesus stands before Pilate at Pilate’s headquarters while a specific crowd, chief priests, and rulers call for Barabbas to be released; the scene does not show the crucifixion.

The Crowd’s Demand

Luke 22:47–23:25

Scripture reference

Luke 22:47–23:25

Use this reference as you prepare and read the account with your class.

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