WHAT SHALL I DO WITH JESUS?

Matthew 27:11-26

I. The Accusation of the Jews 11-12a

   A. Facing Pilate 11

    B. False Charges 12a; John 18:28-38

II. The Attitude of Jesus 12b-14

   A. Jesus Answered Direct Questions

   B. Jesus Answered No Accusations 12b-14

III. The Animosity of the Crowd 15-23

    A. Pilate’s attempt to Use the Crowd 15-19

    B. The Chief Priests Success in Using the Crows    20-23

IV. The Acquiescence of the Governor 24-26

    A. Pilate’s Attempt to Vindicate Himself 24

    B. The Crowd’s Admission of Guilt 25

    C. Jesus Abused though Innocent 26

 

WHAT SHALL I DO WITH JESUS?

Matthew 27:11-26

1. What is the difference between our everyday choices and the one Pilate was forced to make? Why is it impossible for all religions to be right?

 

 

 

 

2. Describe Pilate’s political situation. What kind of pressure would he be under?

 

 

 

 

3. How did the chief priests and scribes take advantage of Pilate’s predicament? John 18:28-38

 

 

 

 

4. In Jesus encounter with Pilate what was Pilate looking for and what was Jesus looking for? How does Jesus go about it? What was Pilate’s conclusion about Jesus? John 18:33-38

 

 

 

 

5. What was Pilate’s response to Jesus silence? Matthew 27:12-14 What was Pilate unwilling to sacrifice for the truth? What are other things people are unwilling to sacrifice for the truth?