John 19:1-16 | Bible Study Questions

COVENANT HOPE CHURCH | 24 AUGUST 2023

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    1. Read John 19:1-16
    2. Do you notice any repeated words or ideas?
    3. What do you notice about Jesus?
    4. How is Pilate described?
    5. What "kingly" language do you see?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    1. What does it mean that Jesus was flogged? (v. 1)
      1. What is the significance of Jesus' humiliation in these verses?
    2. Read Isaiah 53.
      1. What connections do you see to John 19:1-16?
      2. Why would Jesus "open not his mouth" when being accused and tortured?
    3. How do you see God's sovereignty and man's responsibility on display in these verses?

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    1. Do you find this story encouraging? Do you find it convicting?
      1. Why?
    2. How can you apply this story to the sins and guilt of your own life?
    3. Do you think it is possible to use religious arguments to commit immoral crimes? (like the Jews in this passage)
      1. How can you guard against doing so?
    4. Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made
    5. Sing a song from the Hymn Book to God and to one another.

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