174: Why Was Jesus Silent? Trial, Tension, and the Truth About Power
🤐 Why didn’t Jesus defend Himself?
In this final episode of the week on Talkin’ Bible, Rohan Bell and Phil Wearden explore the intense and haunting moment when Jesus stands trial before the religious council and Pilate.
💡 He’s the only innocent person in the room... but He barely says a word.
Together, Rohan and Phil unpack:
⚖️ Why Jesus remained silent before His accusers
🕊️ How this fulfilled the prophecy of the suffering servant (Isaiah 53)
🔄 The political power plays at work behind Jesus’ arrest
💬 Why Jesus spoke with Pilate but not the religious leaders or Herod
🔥 Big themes explored:
Hypocrisy and compromise from the religious elite
Self-protection masquerading as righteousness
The courage it takes to stay silent when falsely accused
The tension between spiritual authority and political power
🙋♂️ Where in your life might you be more like the Sadducees than Jesus?
Are you ever tempted to protect the status quo rather than live by truth?
This episode will help you reflect on:
✝️ Jesus’ willingness to walk the path of sacrifice
🤯 How even Pilate sensed something was different about Jesus
💔 Why betrayal and injustice were part of God’s plan to rescue us
✝️ Sometimes the greatest power is found in silence—and the clearest truth in the middle of a crooked trial.
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