By Elimu Assistant Team 
Steps Taken By the Jewish Leaders to Make Sure That Jesus Was Put To Death
- They paid Judas Iscariot to betray Jesus.
- They brought false accusations against Jesus/ they accused Jesus of blasphemy which was punishable by death.
- They hurriedly tried him at night before people knew what was happening.
- They framed a treason charge against Jesus when He appeared before Pilate/ accused Him of sedition/ political charges/accused Him of refusing to pay tax.
- They blackmailed Pilate into accepting their demands to have Jesus crucified.
- They organized a mob to shout for the death of Jesus/ shouted for the release of Barabbas.
- They crucified Him dead when they got permission from Pilate/ they nailed Him on the cross when permission was granted by Pilate.
