Handed over to Pontius Pilate (verses 1-2)
1. Please describe what the enemies of Jesus did as they deliver Him to Pilate.
Suicide of Judas (verses 3-10)
2. What title does Matthew give Judas in verse 3?
3. What event seemed to cause remorse in Judas?
4. What actions did Judas then take?
5. Please research what a potter’s field is? How does this fit in with what is recorded in verses 6-10?
Jesus and Pilate (verses 11-26)
6. Does “King of the Jews” really capture all the authority that Jesus has? Please explain your answer.
7. What two times, recorded here, does Jesus answer nothing?
8. Who is Barabbas and what crimes had he committed? Feel free to check all four gospel accounts for your answer?
9. What is the reason the scriptures give for Jesus being handed over or turned in? Do you think this connects with John 11:48?
10. Who do the chief priests and elders persuade to ask for the release of Barabbas? What does this remind you of?
11. List the actions Pilate takes in response to the uproar of the people.
Soldiers mock Jesus (verses 27-31)
12. Please describe what is done to Jesus in verses 27-31?
13. According to Luke 23:11-12, who also took part in mocking our Lord?
Jesus on the cross (verses 32-56)
14. What did the soldiers do after they crucified Jesus that fulfilled scripture?
15. Who took part in blaspheming Jesus and what did they say?
16. How long was there darkness?
17. What does Jesus say in verse 46? Which Psalm relates to this?
18. Describe what happens in verses 47 through 54?
19. Who is recorded as following Jesus from Galilee?
Jesus is buried (verses 57-66)
20. What do we learn about Joseph of Arimathea (see Mark 15:42-46, Luke 23:50-56, and John 19:31-37)?
21. Who was also present when Jesus was buried?
22. What do the chief priests and Pharisees try to get Pilate to agree to?