Monday, December 29, 2014

Day 31 Advent Reading -- Luke 23

Again, Jesus refuses to claim who he is -- he is satisfied letting what others say about him and his actions speak for him (Luke 23:1-4).

     1.  Is Jesus just playing a game with Pilate?
     2.  Why do you think that Jesus refuses to say who he is?

Pilate finds out Jesus is from Galilee and sends him to King Herod (23: 6-12)

     1.  I find it fascinating that Herod is glad to see Jesus because he has heard so much about him.
     2.  Why do they have such contempt for Jesus?
     3.   A fascinating note that Herod and Pilate bond as friends over their shared experience with Jesus (23:12).

Pilate seems to try and find a way to release Jesus, but the crowds demand to crucify Jesus (23: 13-25).

As Jesus goes to be crucified, he speaks to the women weeping.  His comments are rather cryptic. What do you think he is trying to tell them (23:28-31)?

An interesting description of of Joseph, who will bury Jesus' body (23: 50).

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