John 18:28-40 | Bible Study Questions

What is Passover? (Read Exodus 12 to learn more)
1. Why is it so important for Jews to remember?
2. Why do you think the Jews here are so concerned with being defiled?
3. Why do you think that the John is highlighting that it's the time of the passover? (John 18:28,39)
In the Old Testmant, there were times where Israel was commanded to put people to death (e.g. Leviticus 20:10). Why, then, do you think the Jews say in verse 31 "it's not lawful for us to put someone to death"?
1. Check out ESV Study Bible for a helpful explanation.
Why do you think the Jews accused Jesus of calling himself the "King of the Jews"?
1. Why would this be significant to a Roman governor?
2. What does it mean that Jesus' Kingdom is "not of this world" (v. 36)
What do you think is the significance of Pilate's reply "What is truth?"?

Do you believe that truth is relative?
1. How would you answer someone that asked "What is truth?"
2. If someone told you today that all truth is relative, how would you answer them?
How is it encouraging that even at this dark moment before his death, Jesus saved the rebel Barabbas?
1. Is there a "Barabbas" in your life? Someone who seems far away from the Lord?
2. What is one step you can take to help them understand that they can be made right with God and be free from their sins?
Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made
Sing a song from the Hymn Book to God and to one another.

What is Passover? (Read Exodus 12 to learn more)
1. Why is it so important for Jews to remember?
2. Why do you think the Jews here are so concerned with being defiled?
3. Why do you think that the John is highlighting that it's the time of the passover? (John 18:28,39)
In the Old Testmant, there were times where Israel was commanded to put people to death (e.g. Leviticus 20:10). Why, then, do you think the Jews say in verse 31 "it's not lawful for us to put someone to death"?
1. Check out ESV Study Bible for a helpful explanation.
Why do you think the Jews accused Jesus of calling himself the "King of the Jews"?
1. Why would this be significant to a Roman governor?
2. What does it mean that Jesus' Kingdom is "not of this world" (v. 36)
What do you think is the significance of Pilate's reply "What is truth?"?

Do you believe that truth is relative?
1. How would you answer someone that asked "What is truth?"
2. If someone told you today that all truth is relative, how would you answer them?
How is it encouraging that even at this dark moment before his death, Jesus saved the rebel Barabbas?
1. Is there a "Barabbas" in your life? Someone who seems far away from the Lord?
2. What is one step you can take to help them understand that they can be made right with God and be free from their sins?
Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made
Sing a song from the Hymn Book to God and to one another.