''And the high priest stood up and said, "Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?" But Jesus remained silent. And the high priest said to him, "I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God." (Matthew 26:62-63).''
After hearing all the various charges, Caiaphas glares at Jesus who stands in silence. Befuddled by our Savior's silence, he demands that Jesus tell him whether He is the Messiah, the Son of God, or not.
Is Caiaphas thinking about Isaiah 53? The Suffering Servant's silence as a sheep before its shearers? Probably not. Caiaphas is typically seen in history as an opportunist. That's how he achieved the high priesthood. He was more of a politician than a theologian.
So he adjures Jesus. He solemnly charges him. On the pains of God's eternal wrath. Are you the Christ? The question that everyone wanted to ask Jesus. But many don't want to hear the answer.
Jesus hadn't said anything in his trial. Would He answer the question this time? We'll find out next time. But I ask you. Is Jesus the Christ? Is He '''YOUR''' Messiah? Amen.
