Why was Jesus willing to endure trials, suffering, and death for you? Professor John “Jack” Welch examines the final hours of Jesus Christ’s mortal ministry.00:00 Part 1–Professor John “Jack” Welch01:06 Introduction of Professor John “Jack” Welch02:55 Premortal Existence of Jesus03:14 Trial of Jesus with four accounts04:28 Mark may have been the youth mentioned05:17 Basic differences in the four accounts07:44 Parables tell Jesus knows what is to come10:07 Why did the gospel author include this?15:17 Jesus is taken to Pontius Pilate 18:39 Where was the Jewish trial?20:13 What type of execution and who will execute Jesus?21:13 Barabbas or Jesus?23:11 What is happening in Matthew 27?26:13 Jesus doesn’t answer Pilate30:04 Pilate asks, “What evil has he done?”31:49 Barabbas34:49 Pilate washing his hands and Roman purification37:38 Jesus gives his life willingly38:30 Pilate sends Jesus to Herod41:35 Pilate and Herod become political allies44:05 Jesus willingly submits46:22 Jesus, his mother, and Psalm 2249:06 Why doesn’t Jesus speak to Herod?50:12 Charting the New Testament51:00 Fear as motivating factor54:03 Unresolved issues in Jesus’s trial and crucifixion56:03 Pilate questions Jesus1:00:20 Scourging and Crucifixion1:06:06  End of Part 1–Professor John “Jack” WelchPlease rate and review the podcast.Show Notes (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese): https://followhim.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/followhimpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followhimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FollowHimOfficialChannelThanks to the followHIM team:Shannon Sorensen: Executive Producer, SponsorDavid & Verla Sorensen: SponsorsDr. Hank Smith: Co-hostJohn Bytheway: Co-hostDavid Perry: ProducerKyle Nelson: Marketing, SponsorLisa Spice: Client Relations, Editor, Show NotesJamie Neilson: Social Media, Graphic DesignWill Stoughton: Video EditorKrystal Roberts: Translation Team, English & French Transcripts, WebsiteAriel Cuadra: Spanish Transcripts"Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" by Marshall McDonaldhttps://www.marshallmcdonaldmusic.com/products/let-zion-in-her-beauty-rise-piano