1
Three witnesses arriving from Galil report that they saw Yahushua alive with his taught ones and later saw him ascend.
2
The leaders separate the witnesses and question them independently so that collusion may be tested.
3
Their testimonies agree in substance. The council cannot dismiss them merely as one coordinated voice.
4
Some teachers begin searching the Prophets and Tehilliym for words concerning suffering, resurrection, exaltation, and the coming of the Anointed.