Pontius Pilate sentenced Jesus to death on the Cross. But according to John Jesus first hearing was held before this man. Who is this man?

The first hearing was before Annas the former high priest and father in law of Caiaphas the current high priest.

Source:

John 18:12-24

Since we are hoping to start traveling here are a 10 humorous/serious rules for church travel. Also proof texting is included.

The 10 Commandments of Church Travel

1. Thou shalt remember this is a church trip. If thee cannot abide church every day, thou should remain at home.

Psalms 122:1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD

2. If thou hast legal or other issues that may prevent traveling. Thou shalt seek permission from those who have authority over you.

Romans 13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same

3. Thou shalt bring all needed medicines for the trip. Thou shalt have a minimum of two days extra.

Jeremiah 30:13 There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound up: thou hast no healing medicines.

4. Lodging, meals, and fees are thine own responsibility. Thou shalt have thine own funds to pay for them.

Deuteronomy 2:6 Ye shall buy meat of them for money, that ye may eat; and ye shall also buy water of them for money, that ye may drink

5. Thou shalt be there when promised or let the driver know where thee are.

Luke 1:21 And the people waited for Zacharias, and marveled that he tarried so long in the temple

6. Remember thy cellphone and charger. Give ye to thy traveling companions the number.

Job 19:16 I called my servant, and he gave me no answer; I intreated him with my mouth

7. Thou shalt have but one bag. Lest the others be left in the driveway.

1^st Timothy 6:7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out

8. Thou shalt visit the bathroom before the trip starts. Extra stops are an abomination.

Genesis 24:56 And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the LORD hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master

9. Remember thy manners at all times, that others may think well of thee and thy local assembly.

1^st Peter 3:8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

10. Thou shalt keep the vehicle and thyself clean.

Isiah 1:16 Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;

Jesus instituted Holy Communion at a holiday dinner with the apostles. Specifically, what Jewish holiday were they celebrating?

The holiday is Passover the meal in fact was a Seder.

Source:

Matthew 26:17-30, Mark 14:12-26, Luke 22:7–20