Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

To Pilate and Herod

What was the next step in their plan to secure lawful authority to carry out their unlawful purpose? BR-ASI9 105.5

“And the whole multitude of them arose, and led Him unto Pilate.” Luke 23:1. BR-ASI9 105.6

When Pilate desired Christ released, how did they remonstrate? BR-ASI9 105.7

“And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.” Luke 23:5. BR-ASI9 105.8

When Pilate heard that Christ was from Galilee, what did he do? BR-ASI9 105.9

“And as soon as he knew that He belonged unto Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.” Luke 23:7. BR-ASI9 105.10

Who appeared to accuse Christ before Herod? BR-ASI9 105.11

“And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused Him.” Luke 23:10. BR-ASI9 105.12

To what indignities did Herod subject the Saviour? BR-ASI9 105.13

“And Herod with his men of war set Him at nought, and mocked Him, and arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him again to Pilate.” Luke 23:11. BR-ASI9 105.14

What did Pilate propose to do when Christ was again brought before him? BR-ASI9 106.1

“I have found no cause of death in Him: I will therefore chastise Him, and let Him go.” Luke 23:22. BR-ASI9 106.2

Instead of consenting to His release, what did Christ’s accusers now demand? BR-ASI9 106.3

“And they were instant [earnest] with loud voices, requiring that He might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.” Luke 23:23. BR-ASI9 106.4

Although Pilate had declared his belief in Christ’s innocence, yet what cruel punishment did he inflict upon Him? BR-ASI9 106.5

“Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged Him.” John 19:1. BR-ASI9 106.6

What shameful treatment did Christ receive from the soldiers? BR-ASI9 107.1

“And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! And they spit upon Him, and took the reed, and smote Him on the head.” Matthew 27:29, 30. BR-ASI9 107.2