Christ before Herod (Luke 23:6-12) - JSS2 Christian Religious Studies Lesson Note

According to Luke when Pilate learned that the man was a Galilean which was within Herod’s jurisdiction he sent him over to Herod who was himself in Jerusalem. When Herod saw Jesus, he was glad, for he had long desired to see him. He had heard about Jesus and he was anxious to see some signs performed by him.

Herod questioned Jesus at length but Jesus did not reply to him, not minding that the chief priest and the Pharisees were accusing him vehemently. However, Herod and his soldiers treated Christ with contempt and mockery. The trial of Christ allowed Herod and Pilate to reconcile for they were enemies before that time.