Study 54. Luke 23:1-36
11. Notice how the elders accused Jesus to the Roman governor (23:2). Were their charges just? How do you know? (Lk 20:20-26, 22:49-52; Jn 18:36) There were 3 charges and one additional comment: 'misleading our nation' ( = inciting revolt, sedition) 'forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar' 'saying that he himself is Christ, a king' 'He stirs up the people, teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place' Pilate’s first question (lit "You are the king of the Jews?") of Jesus is identically worded in all four Gospels and in all four his 'you' is emphatic (Morris) Jesus could not say 'no'. Nor could he say, 'yes'. 12. Why did Pilate pronounce Jesus innocent? (Lk 23:4, 13-15)? How did Pilate interpret the elders' accusation and Jesus' words (23:1-4)? "You have said so.” parallels the “You say that I am.” of 22:70 Jesus did not defend Himself (Mt 27:12) - not the action of a desperate rebel. ...