Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

His Trial and Crucifixion

How, according to prophecy, was Christ to conduct Himself when on trial? BR-ASI9 41.1

“He was oppressed, and He was afflicted, yet He opened not His mouth: He is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so He openeth not His mouth.” Isaiah 53:7. BR-ASI9 41.2

When accused by His enemies before Pilate, how did Christ treat these accusations? BR-ASI9 41.3

“Then said Pilate unto Him, Hearest Thou not how many things they witness against Thee? And He answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marveled greatly.” Matthew 27:13, 14. BR-ASI9 41.4

What prophecy foretold of the disposal of Christ’s garments at the crucifixion? BR-ASI9 42.1

“They part My garments among them, and cast lots upon My vesture.” Psalm 22:18. BR-ASI9 42.2

What record answers to this prophecy? BR-ASI9 42.3

“And they crucified Him, and parted His garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted My garments among them, and upon My vesture did they cast lots.” Matthew 27:35. BR-ASI9 42.4

What was foretold of His treatment while on the cross? BR-ASI9 42.5

“They gave Me also gall for My meat; and in My thirst they gave Me vinegar to drink.” Psalm 69:21. BR-ASI9 42.6

What was offered Christ at His crucifixion? BR-ASI9 42.7

“They gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when He had tasted thereof, He would not drink.” Matthew 27:34. (See also John 19:28-30.) BR-ASI9 42.8

With whom did the prophet Isaiah say Christ would make His grave? BR-ASI9 42.9

“And He made His grave with the wicked, and with the rich in His death.” Isaiah 53:9. BR-ASI9 42.10

With whom was Christ crucified? BR-ASI9 42.11

“Then were there two thieves crucified with Him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.” Matthew 27:38. BR-ASI9 42.12