Lesson 27, Q11~Q12

FIFTH DAY: Read Matthew 27:11-31; Luke 23:1-12.  

Q11.

a. What did Herod want, and what did Jesus say to him?

Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time Herod had been wanting to see Jesus. From what he had heard about him, he hoped to see him perform a sign of some sort.

b. What do you remember about Herod that helps you understand the Lord’s response to him?

Herod had arrested John and kept him in prison because Herod liked John’s teaching. Later Heros had killed John because of Herodias. And then Herod worried about Jesus was John risen from the dead. So that is why miraculous powers are at work in Jesus. Herod fears people more than he fears God even he is aware of Jesus’ power.

[Matthew 14] 

c. In what way did Herod have more “spiritual light” than Pilate?

Herod was aware of miraculous powers from Jesus and John, but he chose to sin to follow his desire. However, Pilate knew Jesus was innocent Pilate still granted the wicked people’s wish to execute Jesus. Pilate said to Jesus “You are a king, then!” Actually Pilate did not care of the truth, nor any spiritual light in Pilate at all.

d. What warning does this give you?

We shall seize the opportunity if we can learn about Jesus or the will of God.

Q12.

a. Give evidence that Pilate realized Jesus’ innocence, from any of the Scripture references. (Also read John 18:28-19:16.)

[Matthew 27] Pilate knew it was out of self-interest that they had handed Jesus over to him. Also his wife sent him this message: “Don’t have anything to do with that innocent man, for I have suffered a great deal today in a dream because of him.” [John 18] Pilate went out to the Jews and said, “I find no basis for a charge against him. Pilate even tried to set Jesus free [John 19].

b. What was the real reason the religious leaders handed Jesus over to Pilate? Give verse.

Matthew 27:18, it was out of self-interest that they had handed Jesus over to him.

c. Read John 19:12-16. What was the real reason Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified?

Pilate was afraid of losing his position because the Jewish leaders kept shouting, “If you let this man go, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who claims to be a king opposes Caesar.”

d. What lesson for your life do you learn from this?

Temptation is a great enemy because the spirit is willing, but the fresh is weak. Therefore, we need to understand the word of God deeper, and to pray more often, and depend on God but not on ourselves, so that we will be able to against it.

1 Corinthians 10:13

No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.