Étude 1 sur 3 · Le chemin jusqu’au Mont Golgotha, aide de Simon de Cyrène

  1. Étude 1 : Le chemin jusqu’au Mont Golgotha, aide de Simon de Cyrène
  2. Étude 2 : L’arrestation d’Etienne
  3. Étude 3 : La comparution d’Etienne devant le Sanhédrin

The last day up to the crucifixion

  • PER350 The way to Mount Golgotha, help from Simon of Cyrene

    PER350 examines Jesus’ journey to Mount Golgotha, from Pilate’s praetorium. Weakened by the scourging, Jesus can no longer carry his cross alone. Simon of Cyrene is pressed into service by the soldiers. Luke mentions weeping women in the crowd, while Matthew reports Jesus’ refusal of a drink meant to dull the pain. Mark identifies Simon as the father of Alexander and Rufus, figures known to the early Christian communities. A synopsis of Matthew, Mark and Luke sheds light on this episode, which immediately precedes the crucifixion, dated to Friday morning around 9 o’clock.

    John 19.15 (King James Version) :
    But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Cæsar.
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Peter's Ministry

  • ADA026 Etienne's Arrest

    This article examines Stephen's arrest (Acts 6.8-12) in Jerusalem around AD 34-35. Although appointed as one of the Seven, Stephen carries out a remarkable apostolic ministry. His testimony arouses opposition from Hellenistic Jews who, unable to refute him, resort to false witnesses to bring him before the Sanhedrin. Luke highlights the parallels with Jesus' trial and the gradual spread of persecution to the whole Church.

    Acts 5.17-18 (King James Version) :
    Then the high priest rose up, and all they that were with him, (which is the sect of the Sadducees,) and were filled with indignation,And laid their hands on the apostles, and put them in the common prison.
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  • ADA027 Stephen's appearance before the Sanhedrin

    Stephen's appearance before the Sanhedrin (Acts 6.12-15), around AD 34-35, is instigated by Hellenistic opponents from the Synagogue of the Freedmen. Unable to refute his wisdom, they resort to false witnesses. The accusations concern the Temple and the Law, recalling Jesus' trial. Luke thus draws a deliberate parallel between the Master and his disciple.

    Acts 5.27-33 (King James Version) :
    And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high priest asked them,Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this man’s blood upon us.Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew and hanged on a tree.Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.And we are his witnesses of these things; and so is also the Holy Ghost, whom God hath given to them that obey him.When they heard that, they were cut to the heart, and took counsel to slay them.
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