Pilate Flashcards
What was Pilate’s job?
Roman Governor
Did Pilate believe that Jesus was an innocent man?
Yes
Who did Jesus say was primarily responsible for his death?
Jewish Leaders
What did Pilate believe about truth?
That it was relative – that there isn’t a truth that applies to all
What was the primary motivation of the Jewish leaders?
To maintain their power
Who did Pilate agree to give Jesus’ body to?
Joseph of Arimathea
Which Jewish leader clearly believed Jesus was the Messiah, based upon the evidence of his presence at claiming Jesus’ body?
Nicodemus
What are the six ways in which Pilate tries to absolve himself from accepting responsibility for Jesus being sentenced to death?
- -Deny there was even a problem (send Jesus to Herod)
- -Offer an appeasing compromise (the choice of Jesus or Barrabas)
- -Showing a display of contempt to avoid the correct resolution (flogging/whipping Jesus)
- -Passing on authority to others to avoid making a decision (giving Jesus to the Jewish leaders)
- -Declaring that one is not to blame for the outcome (washing his hands of responsibility)
- -Takes an outward act to justify the decision made (the sign above the cross)
What was Pilate’s primary motivation to set Jesus free?
To keep the peace
What is the primary reason Pilate had fear?
The emotion came upon him in a foreign manner (by the Holy Spirit)
How did Jesus calm Pilate’s fear?
By communicating that the Jewish Leaders were ultimately responsible
Who warned Pilate not to have anything to do with Jesus?
His wife
Who did the Jewish leaders say was their king?
Caesar
What sign did Pilate place on Jesus’ cross?
King of the Jews
What was the language on the sign that was meant for the Jewish people?
Aramaic
