What do we learn about Pilate from the following verses in the Gospel of John and the other Gospels?
What is flogging and why did Pilate order Jesus to be flogged in John 19:1?
The punishment was horrible, the victim being bound to a low pillar or stake, and beaten, either with rods, or, in the case of slaves and provincials, with scourges, called "scorpions," leather thongs tipped with leaden balls or sharp spikes. The severity of the infliction in Jesus' case is evident from His inability to bear His cross.(from Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft)
Pilate wanted to avoid killing an innocent man. He thought that by flogging him he would appease the Jews and they would consent to Jesus' release.
- Matt 27:19, 24 -- His wife asked him to leave Jesus alone; He abdicated his authority to the mob.
- Mark 15:4-5, 9-10, 15, 44 -- He expected Jesus to help him by defending himself; He understood that the chief priests were envious of Jesus; He wanted to satisfy the crowd. He did not realize the extent of Jesus’ suffering.
- Luke 3:1 -- He reigned in the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar.
- Luke 13:1-2 -- He persecuted the Galileans.
- Luke 23:20-25 -- He wanted to release Jesus; He was more persuaded by the mob than the evidence.
- John 19:19-21 -- It was Pilate who had the notice fastened to the cross.
What is flogging and why did Pilate order Jesus to be flogged in John 19:1?
The punishment was horrible, the victim being bound to a low pillar or stake, and beaten, either with rods, or, in the case of slaves and provincials, with scourges, called "scorpions," leather thongs tipped with leaden balls or sharp spikes. The severity of the infliction in Jesus' case is evident from His inability to bear His cross.(from Vincent's Word Studies in the New Testament, Electronic Database. Copyright (c) 1997 by Biblesoft)
Pilate wanted to avoid killing an innocent man. He thought that by flogging him he would appease the Jews and they would consent to Jesus' release.
What law did the Jews have in mind when they stated that Jesus broke it when he claimed to be the Son of God?
Lev 24:16 16 anyone who blasphemes the name of the LORD must be put to death. The entire assembly must stone him. Whether an alien or native-born, when he blasphemes the Name, he must be put to death.
Deut 18:20 20 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded him to say, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, must be put to death."
When Pilate heard the Jews state that Jesus claimed to be the Son of God, John 19:18 says he "was even more afraid". What was Pilate afraid of to begin with and why did this make him even more afraid?
First he was afraid of the Jews in that they were bringing him a man who they knew was innocent and were trying to persuade Pilate to execute. I believe Pilate thought this might incite a riot among the people as Jesus was a very popular figure.
I believe Pilate thought Jesus might have been like gods of his superstition who came down from the gods above and this really scared him especially since his wife had warned him of her dreams.
Jesus states in verse John 19:11: "Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin." Whom is he referring to?
Caiaphas and his fellow priests
If God's will was that Jesus should die on the cross, then why was it a sin for Pilate and the Priests to crucify Jesus?
God is sovereign and is in control of all things; however, man can and will sin and God's foreknowledge can allow for that sin to eventually render good.
Some examples are: in Genesis we read about Joseph being sold into slavery, which eventually saved Israel from a worldwide famine; an avowed atheist named Josh McDowell set out to prove God did not exist and became a great Christian apologist; and in Deuteronomy we learn of Sihon king of Heshbon who refused Israel¡¦s peace offering and would not let them pass through his country to the land God gave them because God made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate in order to deliver him into the hands of Israel.
Murder, condemnation without evidence, lying and malice are all sins, but God can create goodness out of evil. We are reminded of this when Joseph meets his brothers years after they sold him into slavery and tells them that they meant his slavery for evil, but God meant it for good.
What is the difference between Pilate's, Caiaphas' and Judas' sins?
Why do you think Pilate posted the notice to the cross that said "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"; and why do you think the chief priests objected to it?
Perhaps Pilate was berating the Chief Priests for compelling him to crucify a man they both knew was innocent. Most likely it was of an accusatory nature.
The Chief Priests were upset because the decree was true. He was the King of the Jews.
What scripture was fulfilled by Jesus' statement of thirst and his subsequent drink?
Psalm 69:21 - They put gall in my food and gave me vinegar for my thirst.
In verse 30, Jesus stated "It is finished". What was he referring to?
The pain and suffering, the sacrifice, the completion of his mission for God.
Verse 35 says: "The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe." What does this verse mean and why was it written here?
John likely had heard at the time of his writing that some said Jesus was not really dead. He was stating here that he was an eyewitness to the spear piercing and that he can certify that Jesus was actually dead already when pierced. This was said so that others might believe that Jesus was dead and did rise from the dead.
Which verses refers to fulfilled Scripture?
Passage John Chapter 19:23-25
Scripture Fulfilled:
Psalm 22:18 - They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.
Passage John Chapter 19:28-30
Scripture Fulfilled:
Psalm 69:21 - They put gall in my food and gave me vinegar for my thirst.
Passage John 19:33-37
Scriptures Fulfilled:
Psalm 34:20 - he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.
Exodus 12:46 - "It must be eaten inside one house; take none of the meat outside the house. Do not break any of the bones.
Zechariah 12:10-"And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son.
Why did Jesus say to his mother in verses 26 and 27, "Dear woman here is your son." and to John "Here is your mother."?
He was obeying the commandment to honor thy father and mother
What facts do we learn about Joseph of Arimathea from the following verses?
Mark 15:43
he was a prominent member of the Sanhedrin
he was a believer
he was a brave man
Matt 27:57-60
he was a rich man
he was a disciple
he buried Jesus
he placed body of Jesus in his own tomb
Luke 23:50-51
he was a good and upright man
he did not consent to the Sanhedrin decision and action regarding Jesus
he came from Arimathea
John 19:39
he knew Nicodemus
he was accompanied by Nicodemus when he buried Jesus
We will likely never suffer, as Jesus did, in accomplishing God's will in our lives. However, how can we take comfort if we do we suffer when we accomplish God's will? What scriptures help us?(Hint: They are not necessarily found in the Gospel of John. Look in I Peter, Philippians, and II Corinthians.)
2 Cor 1:3-73
Phil 1:29-30
1 Peter 1:3-93
1 Peter 2:19-23
1 Peter 3:13-17
1 Peter 4:16-19
Deut 18:20 20 But a prophet who presumes to speak in my name anything I have not commanded him to say, or a prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, must be put to death."
When Pilate heard the Jews state that Jesus claimed to be the Son of God, John 19:18 says he "was even more afraid". What was Pilate afraid of to begin with and why did this make him even more afraid?
First he was afraid of the Jews in that they were bringing him a man who they knew was innocent and were trying to persuade Pilate to execute. I believe Pilate thought this might incite a riot among the people as Jesus was a very popular figure.
I believe Pilate thought Jesus might have been like gods of his superstition who came down from the gods above and this really scared him especially since his wife had warned him of her dreams.
Jesus states in verse John 19:11: "Therefore the one who handed me over to you is guilty of a greater sin." Whom is he referring to?
Caiaphas and his fellow priests
If God's will was that Jesus should die on the cross, then why was it a sin for Pilate and the Priests to crucify Jesus?
God is sovereign and is in control of all things; however, man can and will sin and God's foreknowledge can allow for that sin to eventually render good.
Some examples are: in Genesis we read about Joseph being sold into slavery, which eventually saved Israel from a worldwide famine; an avowed atheist named Josh McDowell set out to prove God did not exist and became a great Christian apologist; and in Deuteronomy we learn of Sihon king of Heshbon who refused Israel¡¦s peace offering and would not let them pass through his country to the land God gave them because God made his spirit stubborn and his heart obstinate in order to deliver him into the hands of Israel.
Murder, condemnation without evidence, lying and malice are all sins, but God can create goodness out of evil. We are reminded of this when Joseph meets his brothers years after they sold him into slavery and tells them that they meant his slavery for evil, but God meant it for good.
What is the difference between Pilate's, Caiaphas' and Judas' sins?
- Pilate's sin was abuse of his authority - condemning an innocent man
- Caiaphas' sin was malice and envy - accusing an innocent man
- Judas' sin was betraying the Lord - leading the accusers to him for money
Why do you think Pilate posted the notice to the cross that said "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews"; and why do you think the chief priests objected to it?
Perhaps Pilate was berating the Chief Priests for compelling him to crucify a man they both knew was innocent. Most likely it was of an accusatory nature.
The Chief Priests were upset because the decree was true. He was the King of the Jews.
What scripture was fulfilled by Jesus' statement of thirst and his subsequent drink?
Psalm 69:21 - They put gall in my food and gave me vinegar for my thirst.
In verse 30, Jesus stated "It is finished". What was he referring to?
The pain and suffering, the sacrifice, the completion of his mission for God.
Verse 35 says: "The man who saw it has given testimony, and his testimony is true. He knows that he tells the truth, and he testifies so that you also may believe." What does this verse mean and why was it written here?
John likely had heard at the time of his writing that some said Jesus was not really dead. He was stating here that he was an eyewitness to the spear piercing and that he can certify that Jesus was actually dead already when pierced. This was said so that others might believe that Jesus was dead and did rise from the dead.
Which verses refers to fulfilled Scripture?
Passage John Chapter 19:23-25
Scripture Fulfilled:
Psalm 22:18 - They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.
Passage John Chapter 19:28-30
Scripture Fulfilled:
Psalm 69:21 - They put gall in my food and gave me vinegar for my thirst.
Passage John 19:33-37
Scriptures Fulfilled:
Psalm 34:20 - he protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.
Exodus 12:46 - "It must be eaten inside one house; take none of the meat outside the house. Do not break any of the bones.
Zechariah 12:10-"And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son.
Why did Jesus say to his mother in verses 26 and 27, "Dear woman here is your son." and to John "Here is your mother."?
He was obeying the commandment to honor thy father and mother
What facts do we learn about Joseph of Arimathea from the following verses?
Mark 15:43
We will likely never suffer, as Jesus did, in accomplishing God's will in our lives. However, how can we take comfort if we do we suffer when we accomplish God's will? What scriptures help us?(Hint: They are not necessarily found in the Gospel of John. Look in I Peter, Philippians, and II Corinthians.)
2 Cor 1:3-73
Phil 1:29-30
1 Peter 1:3-93
1 Peter 2:19-23
1 Peter 3:13-17
1 Peter 4:16-19
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