Focusing on the Facts
1. What are some indicators that Jesus is God (see pp. 1-2).
2. Give some examples from Christ’s life that indicate He was human (see p. 2).
3. Why did Jesus come into the world (see p. 2)?
4. What verdict did Pilate’s wife render concerning Jesus (Matt. 27:19; see p. 5)?
5. Why was Pilate’s wife afraid (see p. 5)?
6. What Old Testament teaching might Pilate have been trying to follow when he washed his hands in front of the multitude in Matthew 27:24 (see p. 6)?
7. Why did God establish capital punishment in Genesis 9:6 (see p. 6)?
8. Explain the process of scourging (see p. 7).
9. What happened to Jesus after He was scourged (John 19:2-3; see p. 8)?
10. Why did Pilate display Jesus before the crowd after he had had Him scourged? What effect did that have (see p. 8)?
11. Why did Pilate become more afraid in John 19:8 (see p. 9)?
Pondering the Principles
1. Review the introductory section about Christ (see pp. 1-3). Record the five attributes of Christ that have meant the most to you in your Christian life. Meditate on one each day during your quiet time next week. Use that time to grow ever closer to your Savior. Make it a time of offering special reverence and worship to Him.
2. The trials of Jesus Christ proved His innocence and exposed the guilt of His accusers and executors. Where do you stand? Are you aligned with the spotless Lamb of God, or are you still guilty as a result of your rejection of Him? If you haven’t accepted the death of Christ on your behalf, you still can make that choice. But remember, by not making a choice you have made a choice (Matt. 12:30). You have chosen to reject Him. Please consider the opportunity you have at this moment. Don’t let it pass by without confronting your sin and giving it to the One who can take it away.
“This article originally appeared here at Bible Bulletin Board.”
