Encounter # 60 : "Jesus is the Messiah, The Son of God" Read Mark: 14:60-65 All the witnesses against Jesus failed. The Jewish leaders now commanded Jesus to speak the truth. They asked Him if He was the Christ, the Blessed Son of God. Jesus said He was. The High Priest, Caiaphas accused Him of blasphemy. The verdict was death by stoning. Blasphemy meant a lack of reverence, insult or profane talk against God. The soldiers proceeded to spit and slap Jesus. To carry out Jesus death, the Jewish leaders needed confirmation from the Roman Governor....