Bible Study: The Sentence

Opening Hymn: LSB 438

Psalm 118:19-29

Creed (Back Cover)

Lord’s Prayer (Back Cover)

1) Judas

a) What is Judas trying to do?

i) What’s his problem?

ii) Can we ever earn redemption?

iii) Is there anything we can’t be forgiven of?

b) Why do priests buy the field?

i) Do they know they’re fulfilling the scriptures?

2) Pilate

a) What’s Pilate’s demeanor through the whole ordeal? Why?

i) What is Pilate trying to do the whole time?

ii) How does Pilate feel about Jesus? Does He believe in Him?

b) Finally, who does Pilate side with? Why?

3) The Crucifixion

a) What’s behind the mocking of the soldiers?

b) How does this help put Jesus and His kingdom into context for us?

i) How does the sign the sign they place above His head make the same point?

ii) Do we take any solace in this?

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Closing Prayer: Luther’s Morning Prayer, pg. 327