JESUS WAS CONDEMNED AS THE SON OF GOD
Luke 22:63-23:25
Key Verses: 22:69-70
“But from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty God.’ They all asked, ‘Are you then the Son of God?’ He replied, ‘You say that I am.’”
How did the guards treat Jesus and why (22:63-65)? Who interrogated Jesus and what was their purpose (66-67a; 19:47)? What did Jesus know about them (67b-68)?
Read verse 69. What does Jesus’ answer reveal about his identity, hope, and sense of victory (20:42-43; Ps 110:1)? How did they use his answer as a basis to accuse him (70a)? How did Jesus respond and what was the result (70b-71)?
What different charges did they bring against Jesus before Pilate (23:1-2)? What did Pilate ask and what does Jesus’ answer mean (3; Jn 18:36-37)? Why did Pilate find no basis for a charge against Jesus (4)?
How did Pilate try to avoid responsibility (5-7)? How was Jesus treated in Herod’s custody (8-12)? What do the judgments of Herod and Pilate show about Jesus’ innocence (13-17)? Why didn’t Pilate let Jesus go?
What did the crowd demand (18-19)? Why did Pilate finally surrender Jesus to their will (20-24)? What result did this have on Barabbas and on Jesus (25)? How does this portray Jesus who was condemned in our places?