Free group study handout
Luke 23: Group Study Handout
How to use: read Luke 23 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.
Overview
The whole company of them brings Jesus before Pilate, accusing him of perverting the nation and claiming to be a king (vv. 1-5). Pilate questions Jesus and finds no basis for a charge, then sends him to Herod since Jesus is from Galilee (vv.
Key verse
“Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.”
Luke 23:34 (WEB)
Outline
- Luke 23:1–5 Jesus Brought Before Pilate
- Luke 23:6–12 Jesus Sent to Herod
- Luke 23:13–25 Pilate's Judgment
- Luke 23:26–31 The Road to Crucifixion
- Luke 23:32–43 The Crucifixion
- Luke 23:44–49 Death of Jesus
- Luke 23:50–56 Burial of Jesus
Discussion questions
- In v2, what accusations do the chief priests bring against Jesus?
- What does Pilate say about Jesus' guilt in vv. 14-15?
- The crowd's choice of Barabbas in v18: what does this say about their values?
- Jesus' words 'Father, forgive them' in v34: what does this suggest about His view of His executioners?
- When have you felt the burden of someone else's cross, like Simon of Cyrene in v26?
Go deeper
Passages that echo Luke 23: Matthew 27, Mark 15, John 19.
Before next time: read Luke 24.