Discover the Place Jesus Condemned to Crucifixion by Pontius Pilate! Via Dolorosa! Praetorium Trial

Is this where Jesus was tried by Pontius Pilate? This place is the best candidate for where the trial of Jesus took place. In the 1970s, excavations in this area uncovered a gold mine archaeologically speaking. Why? Because we have everything biblically and archaeologically, that matches where the trial of Jesus would have taken place, and we're going to be showing you all about it in this video.

Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Lower Stone Pavement Discovery
4:24 - Stair and Door Entrance to Pilate's Palace Discovery
6:24 - Original Herodian Stones Discovery
6:59 - Bema Seat Stone Discovery
7:49 - Judgment Bema Seat & Upper Stone Pavement Discovery
8:52 - Inside Pilate's Palace Discovery
10:12 - Future Plans for this Judgment Place Discovery
12:19 - Bible Explanation of Christ's Condemnation to Crucifixion by the Jews and Romans
29:00 - At the House of Caiaphas: Flogging, Night in a Dungeon
31:54 - Christ's Path from Pilate's Palace to Golgotha
34:10 - Faith Lessons for Us Today

Places of Interest
1. Pilate's Palace Complex
Palace
Courtyard
Soldier Barracks
Stone Walls from the Time of Jesus
2. Dirt Level Before Excavation of This Site
3. Gate Entrance to Pilate’s Palace from Outside the Palace
4. Steps Leading Up to the Gate Entrance to Pilate's Palace
5. Preserved Wall of Herod the Great
6. Preserved Stone Pavement
7. Bema Seat – Judgment Seat
8. Bema Seat Stone
9. Outside Pilate’s Palace – Open Country
10. Jaffa Gate
11. Citadel of David
12. Three Towers Herod Erected
13. House of Caiaphas
14. Likely Route of the True Via Dolorosa
15. Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Location
1. John 18:28–29: “Then they brought Jesus from Caiaphas into the Praetorium [governor's headquarters, ESV; palace of the Roman governor, NIV], and it was early; and they themselves did not enter the Praetorium so that they would not be defiled, but might eat the Passover. 29 Therefore Pilate came out to them and said, “What accusation are you bringing against this Man?”
2. The word for praetorium, governor's headquarters, and palace all refer to the same location. These same words describe where the Apostle Paul was kept in custody at Herod's Palace or Praetorium (Acts 23:35). The best translation seems to be, palace.
3. Where was Pilate's Palace, also known as Pilate’s Praetorium or headquarters, located? Some believe it was located at the Antonia Fortress. I once thought this as well. However, after much research and considering the archaeological evidence, I now believe the best option is Pilate’s Palace, which is located just south of the Jaffa Gate. Pilate’s Palace was first built and used by King Herod and later used by Pilate and other Roman governors.
4. Herod's Palace Fortress in Jerusalem is located adjacent to the western city wall of Old Jerusalem, in the area now encompassing the Armenian Quarter. It begins at the Kishle building and ends at the present line of the modern (Ottoman period) wall west of Zion Gate. It consisted mainly of two palace wings running north and south and had in the middle of the two ends a large garden. In the area of the Citadel of David and Jaffa Gate, just north of Pilate’s Palace, Herod erected three huge towers for additional protection in case of pending danger. It should be mentioned that Pilate’s Palace was, at first, Herod’s Palace.
5. In the 1970s, the western wall of the city was excavated from the Jaffa Gate to the northwest corner. This particular area was overseen by Magen Broshi and Shimon Gibson. The excavation line can be seen in the wall today by noting where it turns darker. This darker part was covered by dirt until unearthed.
6. If the location of the trial of Jesus took place at Pilate's Palace, then the location of the Via Dolorosa would be different than it is today. You can see in the Google map above where the likely route could have been.
This route would have led Jesus outside the city walls to Calvary (modern-day Church of the Holy Sepulchre). This route is very likely as the Romans afflicted their criminals with maximum humiliation in order to teach others not to do the same. Of course, in the case of Christ, He was fully innocent, and the Jews and the Romans were the true criminals.

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Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:18 - Lower Stone Pavement Discovery
4:24 - Stair and Door Entrance to Pilate's Palace Discovery
6:24 - Original Herodian Stones Discovery
6:59 - Bema Seat Stone Discovery
7:49 - Judgment Bema Seat & Upper Stone Pavement Discovery
8:52 - Inside Pilate's Palace Discovery
10:12 - Future Plans for this Judgment Place Discovery
12:19 - Bible Explanation of Christ's Condemnation to Crucifixion by the Jews and Romans
29:00 - At the House of Caiaphas: Flogging, Night in a Dungeon
31:54 - Christ's Path from Pilate's Palace to Golgotha
34:10 - Faith Lessons for Us Today

[budokarate]

How is Jesus even standing after a beating like that? Then people wonder how he died so quickly on the cross. You don’t have to be a doctor to figure that out. I love you Jesus. For the sake of his sorrowful passion. Have mercy on us and the whole world. 🙏🏼✝️

[JesusIsKing]

I haven’t cried so much from watching any other video on YouTube. The suffering and humiliation, pain, and unbelievable courage that Jesus had out of love for mankind. You know that God truly love his people. To give up such a precious life as Jesus Christ an innocent man. This most precious gift of life he has given us. And divine intervention to save us. From this wicked world. I can’t express how thankful I am to have someone in my life to love me and all of us so so much. It pains my heart to hear how he was mistreated. But it also feels my heart with Joy to know his kingdom in heaven will be the ultimate triumph upon this world. And that he is safe in heaven now ruling! Praise his name! ❤❤

[mwanamrembo]

You read it. then I see the place and all those emotions come back. I love you Jesus. Thank you, Sir for posting these tours and your teachings. Thank you so much!

[missykowalewski]

I am so looking forward to saying thank u Jesus face to face. He deserves that at the very least.

[Zona-dwrp]

Love you, Jesus. THANK YOU for saving us. ❤

[ginacross]

I just got back from a 3 week trip to Israel. Your book was my guide. It made my trip something I could have never imagined. I tried to go to all of the places you highlighted in your book. You are the best bible history pastor in the world. Thank you for all of your video's and your books. You have blessed my life beyond measure.❤

[chrismuzzey]

I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Your love is unfathomable! Thank You Jesus for loving the unlovable.

[heartoftherose-rciq]

Thank you Lord Jesus for all you suffered for us. Because of your sacrifice and your love for us we have the chance to find everlasting life and peace in the kingdom to come and be with you forever. Glory be to you our beautiful Lord Jesus 🌟🌿❤🙏

[danielngada]

Amen. This has uplifted my faith. Thank you for this incredible alignment of scripture to archaeology. My God was here on earth. It is proved beyond any reasonable doubt that it was not a myth.

[binkyfaith]

Thank you Jesus for dying for our sins🙏🏿🙏🏿

[Princessfrmalmighty]

This one was hard to watch. But His love for me is like no other. My love 👑Jesus 👑

[Gwyntog-]

Pastor Todd your channel is such a blessing to the Body of Christ.God bless and protect you and your family brother.Maranatha.

[whatsup]

I had a dream of Jesus, in my dream he was sitting on a bench with his white robe and he asked me why I was here, I said I am here for u and I am here for me.. I will never forget this dream. Speaking to Jesus and actually seeing him... ❤ This video is absolutely emotional. Thanku for sharing this gift ❤

[zairinLavente-ddzf]

It was my dream to come to Israel. To See Jerusalem and the holy land... to see everything about christ...But I dont have that enough money to come there... and I'am afraid to show my face there. I know, even if he is not there, his presence were there...I know I dont deserve it... and I'am afraid to cry when I get there...
It was such a blessing watching this video from you sir... thank you so much... godbless...

[etudigger]

Pastor Todd, thank you once again for bringing the words of the Bible to life. You pointing out the locations where our Lord and Savior walked, preached, and sadly was condemned, brought me closer to Christ. Your closing comments about me being responsible for "pounding a nail in that cross" really hit home and brought a tear to my eyes. Because of my sins, I condemned the Son of God to the cross. God bless you and all who call on God and Christ to lead us to eternal salvation.

[armorofgoddaggers]

Praise the Lord! Hallelujah! Holy Holy Holy God Almighty! God bless you. Grace, peace, and love in Jesus Christ Amen.

[Che-owej]

Thank YOU JESUS CHRIST. I love JESUS forever. Thank for the video sir

[analynabuginfelicia]

He suffered at the garden of gethsemane and died on the cross because of my sin.
I’m a sinner, I’m really Lord Jesus for being selfish 😢that I don’t recognize your suffering.

Thank you so much Pastor Todd.
God bless you ❤

This channel and expedition Bible Channel are amazing!!!! Thanks for all your work!! Praise our Lord Jesus! Side note I love the intro so peaceful!