John 19:16b-30 | Bible Study Questions

Read John 19:16b-30
Do you notice any repeated words or ideas?
What do you notice about Jesus?
Which locations are mentioned?
What's been happening to Jesus so far in this chapter?
1. Has Christ claimed to be king of Jews?

What languages do you see mentioned?
1. Why do you think author explains words in Aramaic?
2. What does it tell you about the audience?
3. Why do you think Pilate wrote the words "King of the Jews" above Jesus?
What of passages are referenced from the Old Testament?
1. Why does John want the readers to know that these scriptures were fulfilled?
2. Knowing that scriptures like these are fulfilled at the cross, how should that affect the way we read the rest of the Bible?
Why do you think Jesus' final words are "it is finished"?
1. What is finished?
2. Read John 17:3-4. How does Jesus' finished work make us able to know the Father and have eternal life?

The soldiers clearly miss the point of what is happening, and it's possible for people today to miss the point of the cross through distractions or over-familiarity with the story
1. What could you do to focus your mind on what John is saying about Jesus' death on the cross?
2. How is Jesus an example for us in these verses?
  1. More importantly, how is he a substitute for us?
Do you ever wonder about your own assurance?
1. Jesus doesn't say, "now I've done my part, make sure you do yours..." He says, "It. Is. Finished."
2. How can the fact that "it is finished" encourage you to obey Jesus day by day (if you're a Christian)?
Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made
Sing How Deep the Father's Love for Us to God and to one another.

Read John 19:16b-30
Do you notice any repeated words or ideas?
What do you notice about Jesus?
Which locations are mentioned?
What's been happening to Jesus so far in this chapter?
1. Has Christ claimed to be king of Jews?

What languages do you see mentioned?
1. Why do you think author explains words in Aramaic?
2. What does it tell you about the audience?
3. Why do you think Pilate wrote the words "King of the Jews" above Jesus?
What of passages are referenced from the Old Testament?
1. Why does John want the readers to know that these scriptures were fulfilled?
2. Knowing that scriptures like these are fulfilled at the cross, how should that affect the way we read the rest of the Bible?
Why do you think Jesus' final words are "it is finished"?
1. What is finished?
2. Read John 17:3-4. How does Jesus' finished work make us able to know the Father and have eternal life?

The soldiers clearly miss the point of what is happening, and it's possible for people today to miss the point of the cross through distractions or over-familiarity with the story
1. What could you do to focus your mind on what John is saying about Jesus' death on the cross?
2. How is Jesus an example for us in these verses?
  1. More importantly, how is he a substitute for us?
Do you ever wonder about your own assurance?
1. Jesus doesn't say, "now I've done my part, make sure you do yours..." He says, "It. Is. Finished."
2. How can the fact that "it is finished" encourage you to obey Jesus day by day (if you're a Christian)?
Pray in light of this passage and about any applications you have made
Sing How Deep the Father's Love for Us to God and to one another.