In Christ Alone - Part 84

Home Fellowship Discussion Guide, Week of Aug. 29th, 2022

Q: Have you ever had to go to court? How did it turn out?

FIRST READ: John 18:28-40
Q: What do we know about Caiaphas? What part did he play in both the all-night trial before the Sanhedrin and the government trial before Pilot?

Q: Why wouldn’t the Jewish religious authorities enter the court of Pilot? (v. 28) What does this reveal about their religious practice? And their hearts?

Q: What was the conflict Pilot felt in judging Jesus? (vs. 29-32) What was Caiaphas’ response to Pilot’s questions?

Q: Why did Caiaphas bring a non-religious, political change agains Jesus, “King of the Jews?” Why would this have been a crafty way to bring a charge Pilot would have to address? (v. 33)

Q: Try to explain Jesus’ words in verse 36 in your own words. What implications does this truth have for life in 2022 America? How should we live when we accept Jesus’ perspective?

Q: The world hates Jesus’ discples because we believe and teach the truth. In verse 37, what did Jesus say was His main calling?

Q: What was Pilot’s intention when he said, “What is truth?” Was be inquiring of Jesus? Or simply cynical? Or attacking Jesus’ statement?