01.23. Luke 23

Read Luke 23:1-25. (Luke 23:1) Where was Jesus taken?

Read Luke 23:2. Of what was Jesus accused?

Read Luke 23:2. How did Jesus respond to Pilate’s question about His identity?

Read Luke 23:4. Of what did Pilate find Jesus guilty?

Read Luke 23:5; Luke 23:9-11. How was Jesus treated throughout His trial?

Read Luke 23:5-7. For what reason did Pilate send Jesus to Herod?

Read Luke 23:8-9. Why was Herod pleased to see Jesus?

Read Luke 23:13-16. How did Pilate explain what he decided to do with Jesus?

Read Luke 23:18. How did the crowds respond to Pilate’s ruling?

Read Luke 23:20-25. In what way did popular pressure influence Pilate’s decisions?

Read Luke 23:25. What finally happened to Jesus at the conclusion of His trial?

Read Luke 23:26-43. (Luke 23:26) Why did the soldiers seize Simon of Cyrene?

Read Luke 23:26. What do the soldiers’ actions reveal about Jesus’ condition?

Read Luke 23:27. Why did such a large crowd gather?

Read Luke 23:27. How did many of the women respond to Jesus’ impending death?

Read Luke 23:28-31. How did Jesus treat the women mourning for Him?

Read Luke 23:28-31. Why did Jesus tell the women to weep for themselves?

Read Luke 23:31. What did Jesus mean when He said, "If men do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?"

Read Luke 23:34. What do Jesus’ words on the cross reveal about His character?

Read Luke 23:35-39. How was Jesus treated by others while He was hanging on the cross?

Read Luke 23:39. What did the first criminal demand of Jesus?

Read Luke 23:42. What request did the second criminal on the cross make of Jesus?

Read Luke 23:43. How did Jesus respond to the criminal’s plea?

Read Luke 23:44-49. (Luke 23:44-45) What unusual natural occurrence took place and what did it signify?

Read Luke 23:45. What happened to the curtain in the temple?

Read Luke 23:45. What did the tearing of the temple curtain signify?

Read Luke 23:46. Why did Jesus call out from the cross?

Read Luke 23:46. What was significant about Jesus’ words on the cross?

Read Luke 23:46. What occurred after Jesus called out to the Father?

Read Luke 23:47. How did the centurion in charge of the crucifixion react to Jesus’ death?

Read Luke 23:47. What motivated the centurion to praise God?

Read Luke 23:47. Why did the centurion call Jesus a righteous man, and in what way was this declaration significant?

Read Luke 23:48. How did the witnesses to Christ’s crucifixion react to His death?

Read Luke 23:49. Why did those people who knew Jesus watch from a distance?

Read Luke 23:50-56. (verse Luke 23:50) Who was Joseph?

Read Luke 23:50. How did Luke describe Joseph’s character?

Read Luke 23:51. How did Joseph feel about Jesus’ trial and punishment?

Read Luke 23:51. What did Luke mean by describing Joseph as a man who was "waiting for the kingdom of God"?

Read Luke 23:51. What kind of man was Joseph?

Read Luke 23:52. What did Joseph ask of Pilate?

Why was it courageous for Joseph to approach Pilate for Jesus’ body?

Read Luke 23:53. How did Joseph prepare Jesus’ body?

Read Luke 23:55. Who followed Joseph?

Read Luke 23:55-56. What do the actions of the women reveal about their faith?

Read Luke 23:56. Why did the women not take their prepared spices and perfumes directly to Jesus’ tomb?