1. Why did the Jews want to put Jesus to death? (With what crime was He charged?)

2. Why didn’t the Jews carry out Jesus’ execution themselves? Why take Him to Pilate?

3. Luke 23:2 presents a three-fold charge brought against Jesus by the Jews. What are the three charges and what’s wrong with them?

4. Pilate asked, “What is truth?” McGarvey presents three different ways commen- tators have interpreted this question. What are the three ways and which are you inclined to agree with?

5. Why was Pilate reluctant to pronounce the death sentence for Jesus?

6. Why did Pilate involve Herod in the trial?

7. Why was Herod “exceeding glad” when he saw Jesus? Luke 23:8

8. Why did Pilate’s wife intercede on behalf of Jesus?

9. How are we to understand Pilate’s statement, “Behold the man!”

10. John 19:12  Pilate wanted to release Jesus. How did the Jews convince him not to   do it?

11. Describe Judas’ response to Jesus’ impending crucifixion.

12. The meaning of “Akeldama”? Of “Golgotha”?

13. Several people taunted Jesus and challenged Him to come down from the cross. Why didn’t He do it? (Consider McGarvey’s thoughts.)

14. As His death drew near, Jesus provided for His mother.  What provision did he make for her?

15. Did Jesus “die” on the cross? Sum up McGarvey’s thoughts on this matter.

16. Identify and describe some of the natural phenomena that occurred at the time of Jesus’ crucifixion.

17. Describe arrangements for Jesus’ burial. Who was involved? Where was He buried?