In Christ Alone - Part 85

Home Fellowship Discussion Guide, Week of September 5th

Q: Have you ever been slapped? How is a slap different from a punch? What residual emotions remain from this event? Why is slapping so insulting?

FIRST READ: John 19:1-16
Q: Read Matthew 5:38-40. What is Jesus’ ethic regarding retaliation for offenses? What does Jesus tell us to do with “an evil person?”

Q: In verse 19:3, was “King of the Jews” a technically correct title for Jesus’ role?

Q: Pilate found no guilt in Jesus. Do you think the religious authorities found actual guilt in Jesus? If so, what were their actual charges against Jesus?

Q: Why was Pilate “frightened” by the condemnation of Jesus? (v. 8)

Q: In verse 9, why was the origin of Jesus important to the Jewish leaders? Why was it important enough for Pilate to ask Him this question?

Q: In verses 9, 10, why did Jesus refuse to respond to Pilate’s question? How is this like the prophecy in Isaiah 53:7?

Q: In your own words, explain Jesus’ answer in verse 11.

Q: Why did the Jews respond with the political answer in verse 12.