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What was Pilate's primary motivation to handle the situation with Jesus carefully?
What was Pilate's primary motivation to handle the situation with Jesus carefully?
- He wanted to avoid further damage to his reputation with Rome. (correct)
- He wanted to convert to Judaism.
- He was a secret follower of Jesus.
- He feared a rebellion from the Jews.
Why did the Jews refuse to enter the praetorium where Pilate was residing?
Why did the Jews refuse to enter the praetorium where Pilate was residing?
- They wanted to protest against Roman rule.
- They wanted to avoid defilement and missing the Passover meal. (correct)
- They were planning a secret ambush.
- They did not want to convert to Roman customs.
What was a significant reason why Jesus was perceived as a threat to Rome?
What was a significant reason why Jesus was perceived as a threat to Rome?
- His followers were mostly Roman soldiers.
- He promised to overthrow the Roman government.
- He had declared himself as an emperor.
- He was seen as a potential insurrectionist. (correct)
How did Jesus describe his kingship during his trial with Pilate?
How did Jesus describe his kingship during his trial with Pilate?
What role did the religious fervor during Passover play in Pilate's decision about Jesus?
What role did the religious fervor during Passover play in Pilate's decision about Jesus?
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Passover Fervor
Passover Fervor
Intense religious enthusiasm among Jews during Passover, leading to potential uprisings.
Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate
Roman prefect known for his cruelty and decision to prosecute Jesus.
Sanhedrin
Sanhedrin
The Jewish governing body that played a role in Jesus' trial.
Jesus' Kingship
Jesus' Kingship
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Trial of Jesus
Trial of Jesus
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Study Notes
Pilate and the Jews
- Religious fervor during Passover led to an uprising requiring suppression by Pilate.
- Pilate was no friend of the Jews and had a history of cruelty.
- To avoid further damage to his reputation in Rome, Pilate wanted to avoid trouble.
- Early morning, Jews, unwilling to defile themselves, waited outside the praetorium for the prisoner (Jesus).
- Crowd included Sanhedrin members, guards, clergy, and other functionaries.
- Accusers wanted Jesus' death, charging blasphemy; this was irrelevant to Roman concerns.
- Pilate was unconvinced by the accusers' claims of perverting the nation and refusing tribute to Caesar.
- Jesus stated his kingdom is not of this world, but came to bear witness to the truth.
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