Jesus Before Pilate and Herod - Luke 22:66-23:25
Understand It
- When did the events of this story take place? (22:66)
- Who was first to question Jesus? (22:66)
- How did Jesus respond to the question about His identity? (22:67-70)
- Where was Jesus taken? (23:1)
- Of what was Jesus accused? (23:2)
- How did Jesus respond to Pilate’s question about His identity? (23:3)
- Of what did Pilate find Jesus guilty? (23:4)
- How was Jesus treated throughout His trial? (23:5, 9-11)
- For what reason did Pilate send Jesus to Herod? (23:5-7)
- Why was Herod pleased to see Jesus? (23:8-9)
- How did Pilate explain what he decided to do with Jesus? (23:13-16)
- How did the crowds respond to Pilate’s ruling? (23:18)
- In what way did popular pressure influence Pilate’s decisions? (23:20-25)
- What finally happened to Jesus at the conclusion of His trial? (23:25)
Apply It
- In what way can you renew your resolve to serve Jesus, no matter what the cost?
- What do you want to remember the next time you receive unfair treatment or criticism?
The Crucifixion - Luke 23:26-43
Understand It
- Why did the soldiers seize Simon of Cyrene? (23:26)
- What do the soldiers’ actions reveal about Jesus’ condition? (23:26)
- Why did such a large crowd gather? (23:27)
- How did many of the women respond to Jesus’ impending death? (23:27)
- How did Jesus treat the women mourning for Him? (23:28-31)
- Why did Jesus tell the women to weep for themselves? (23:28-31)
- What did Jesus mean when He said, "If men do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?" (23:31)
- What do Jesus’ words on the cross reveal about His character? (23:34)
- How was Jesus treated by others while He was hanging on the cross? (23:35-39)
- What did the first criminal demand of Jesus? (23:39)
- What request did the second criminal on the cross make of Jesus? (23:42)
- How did Jesus respond to the criminal’s plea? (23:43)
Apply It
- With what prayer could you say thank you to Jesus this week for His gift of salvation?
- How can you place a new area of your life in Christ’s hands?
Jesus' Death - Luke 23:44-49
Understand It
- When did the events of this story take place? (23:44)
- What unusual natural occurrence took place and what did it signify? (23:44-45)
- What happened to the curtain in the temple? (23:45)
- What did the tearing of the temple curtain signify? (23:45)
- Why did Jesus call out from the cross? (23:46)
- What was significant about Jesus’ words on the cross? (23:46)
- What occurred after Jesus called out to the Father? (23:46)
- How did the centurion in charge of the crucifixion react to Jesus’ death? (23:47)
- What motivated the centurion to praise God? (23:47)
- Why did the centurion call Jesus a righteous man, and in what way was this declaration significant? (23:47)
- How did the witnesses to Christ’s crucifixion react to His death? (23:48)
- Why did those people who knew Jesus watch from a distance? (23:49)
Apply It
- In what ways can you approach God each day this week, to honor the path to the Father He opened for you?
- With what younger Christian can you share today your thankfulness for Christ’s great sacrifice?
Jesus' Burial - Luke 23:50-56
Understand It
- Who was Joseph? (23:50)
- How did Luke describe Joseph’s character? (23:50)
- How did Joseph feel about Jesus’ trial and punishment? (23:51)
- What did Luke mean by describing Joseph as a man who was "waiting for the kingdom of God"? (23:51)
- What kind of man was Joseph? (23:51)
- What did Joseph ask of Pilate? (23:52)
- Why was it courageous for Joseph to approach Pilate for Jesus’ body? (23:52)
- How did Joseph prepare Jesus’ body? (23:53)
- Who followed Joseph? (23:55)
- What do the actions of the women reveal about their faith? (23:55-56)
- Why did the women not take their prepared spices and perfumes directly to Jesus’ tomb? (23:56)
Apply It
- What risks might you have to take in serving Christ this week?
- What spiritual disciplines can you work on that will help you become a "good and upright" person?
