The plot to kill Jesus -- John 11:45-57: The miracle caused many to believe in Jesus. Others went and told the Pharisees. The chief priests and the Pharisees called the council together to discuss what to do about Jesus. They said, "This man is working a lot of miracles." They wanted to stop Him so people would not put their faith in Him. They somehow thought it would cause political trouble for the nation if people believed in Jesus. Caiaphas said it would be better for one man to die than for the nation to be destroyed. He did not realize it but he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation. Jesus died for all of God's people. He brought them together in one body, or one church. Jesus went with His disciples to a secret place because of the plots against Him. It was time for the Passover. The chief priests and the Pharisees told the people to let them know if any of them saw Jesus. They were planning to arrest and kill Him. We know Jesus was not murdered but that He was a willing sacrifice for our sins!

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