Posted: May 13th, 2013
Gospel of John
Assignment 8
This assignment covers John 19-21.
1. For what likely reason did Pilate have Jesus scourged? 19:1. Bruce, p. 358.
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4. Explain “Behold the man!” 19:5. Bruce, footnote 3, p. 380.
5. Rather than asking for Jesus to be released, what did the chief priests and officers say? 18:6.
6. Were the Jews glad that the soldiers mocked Jesus as “King of the Jews?” Bruce, p. 360.
7. In what way did the Jewish leaders change their accusation? 19:7 (cf. Leviticus 24:16). Bruce, pp. 360f.
8. Why did Jesus not answer Pilate’s question? 19:9. Bruce, p. 361.
9. Comment on human and divine power (authority) as suggested by Pilate’s and Jesus’ statements in verses 10-11. See Romans 13:1-7.
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10. Why did those who delivered Jesus to Pilate bear the “greater sin?” 19:11. Bruce, p. 362.
11. Despite his desire to vindicate Jesus, what did the Jews say that caused Pilate to capitulate? 19:12. Bruce, p. 363.
12. Did Jesus carry his own cross (verse 17), or was Simon of Cyrene compelled to carry his cross (Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26). Bruce, p. 366.
13. Identify Golgotha and Calvary. 19:17. Bruce, p. 367.
14. With whom was Jesus crucified? 19:18 (cf. Matthew 27:38; Mark 15:27; Luke 23:33, 39-43).
15. What title, and in what languages, did Pilate put on the cross? Does the Evangelist see a significance in that? 19: 19-22. Bruce, p. 369.
17. Along with Jesus’ mother, what other women stood by the cross? 19:25. Bruce, p. 371.
18. To whom did Jesus commit the care of his mother? 19:26-27. Bruce, p. 289.
19. Why would Jesus at the beginning of the crucifixion refuse “wine mingled with myrrh (gall)” (Mark 15:23), then later say “I thirst” and accept the vinegar? 19:28-29. Bruce, p. 373.
20. Give the meaning of “It is finished.” 19:30. Bruce, p. 374.
21. Why did the Jews want the legs of those crucified to be broken? 19:31ff. (cf. Deuteronomy 21:22f). What prophecy does the writer relate to not breaking Jesus’ legs? Bruce, p. 375.
22. According to the Evangelist, when Jesus’ side was pierced there came out blood and water. What conclusions might be drawn from that? 19:34. Bruce, pp. 375f.
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