Amidst the darkness of the crucifixion story, the promise of new life in Jesus sprang forth. In this lesson, the truth of Christ’s victory became known first to His closest followers and then was spread throughout the rest of the world.

In the events leading up to His crucifixion, the King of Glory faced criminal charges based on His claim to kingship. He was unwilling to save Himself, that He might save US instead through suffering and dying on our behalf. He who knew no sin experienced the depth of separation from the Father so that we would not have to endure such darkness!

All four Gospel account of Jesus’ trial revealed the innocence of the Son of Man amid the injustice of the court’s proceedings. From the plotting of the chief priests to the scoffing of those in the crowd, each detail revealed the reality of the Savior’s choice to step forward as the substitute for our sins. Jesus was innocent, despite false testimonies and kept his composure through it all.