63: The question of the high priest was designed to trap Jesus in his words once and for all. Calling upon Jesus to testify against himself would be illegal in most places, though not necessarily here. He charges Jesus to tell him the truth under oath, knowing that Jesus would never lie.
64: Jesus did not hesitate. Hesitation would suggest fear, or preparing to tell a lie. Jesus was not afraid of Caiaphas, or any other man. He answers in the affirmative, and then prophesies concerning his own fulfillment of prophecy.
He says that he would sit on the right hand of God and come in the clouds. He is telling Caiaphas that not only is he the Messiah, but that he would rise and return to his Father. This comes before Caiaphas even knew for sure that he would be crucified. Jesus lets every one there know that he has now doubts about his future.
By this response, Jesus intentionally, and willingly, gives Caiaphas all of the ammunition he needs to condemn him in this already illegal trial. Jesus obviously had no intention of being found innocent. This only serves to highlight the unfairness of the trial, and the purpose of Christ in all of it.
Personal Journal Entry #12016
Prayer Journal Entry #12016
Daily Bible Reading: Genesis 41:1-42:38