The Crucifixion and Betrayal of Jesus

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What was the primary reason Pilate agreed to crucify Jesus?

  • He feared losing his position if he defied the Jewish leaders. (correct)
  • He wanted to appease the crowd and maintain order.
  • He believed Jesus was guilty of a crime deserving death.
  • He personally disliked Jesus and wanted him gone.

What was the inscription placed on Jesus' cross?

  • Jesus the Nazarene
  • Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews (correct)
  • Jesus, Son of God
  • King of the Jews

How did the Jewish leaders react to Judas' remorse?

  • They comforted him and offered forgiveness.
  • They accepted the money and used it for Temple repairs.
  • They showed indifference and dismissed his concerns. (correct)
  • They imprisoned him for his betrayal of Jesus.

What did Judas do after betraying Jesus?

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What did the priests do with the thirty pieces of silver returned by Judas?

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Who was Simon of Cyrene?

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What was Pilate's symbolic act after condemning Jesus?

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Where did the priests meet after Jesus' trial?

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Pilate's Dilemma

Pilate faced pressure from crowds and Jewish leaders regarding Jesus' fate.

Inscription of Jesus

Pilate ordered the inscription 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews' to be placed on Jesus’ cross.

Judas' Betrayal

Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver and later regretted it.

Caiaphas and Annas

High priests involved in the trial and condemnation of Jesus.

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Blood Money

The thirty pieces of silver given to Judas were considered 'blood money' and not used in the Temple.

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Simon of Cyrene

Simon was compelled by soldiers to help carry Jesus' cross on the way to execution.

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Execution Site

The location where Jesus was crucified, often referred to as Golgotha or Calvary.

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Potter's Field

A burial place purchased with Judas' silver, designated for strangers who died in Jerusalem.

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Study Notes

Pilate and the Crucifixion of Jesus

  • Pilate, a Roman governor, was pressured by Jewish leaders to crucify Jesus.
  • Pilate initially hesitated, as Jesus appeared to have done nothing deserving of death.
  • Pilate eventually yielded to the pressure and ordered Jesus' crucifixion.
  • Jesus was written an inscription "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews".
  • The inscription was placed around Jesus' neck.

Judas' Betrayal

  • Judas, a follower of Jesus, betrayed him by revealing his location to authorities.
  • Judas received 30 pieces of silver for his betrayal.
  • Judas felt remorse and hanged himself.
  • The priests, concerned about the immoral nature of accepting the silver, used it to purchase a burial plot for foreigners who died in Jerusalem.

Additional Details

  • The soldiers and the crowd were watching Jesus' crucifixion.

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