Jesus and Pilate

John 18:28-19:16.

Scripture.  Choose the passage.  Have a plan, don’t make it a random passage in the Bible.

Observation.  What does the passage say?  What is difficult to understand?  What does it say to me?

Application.  How do I apply these verses?  Is there something to give God thanks for?  Is there is a sin to avoid?

Prayer.  Simply end your time with God talking with Him.

 

SCRIPTURE .  John 18:1-27. Look it up in your Bible, on a Bible app or on Biblegateway.com or Biblehub.com.

 

OBSERVATION. Think about what the verse says.  What instruction does it give?   If you have a journal or notebook, write down some thoughts.

Jesus was taken to the praetorium, the residence of the Roman governor, Pilate.  Pilate is not a Jew, but placed in authority in Jerusalem by emperor Tiberius.  He served as governor of Judea A.D. 26-36.  Jewish leaders had to get approval from Pilate for an execution.

 

What questions does Pilate have for the Jewish leaders?

What questions does Pilate ask Jesus?

Does Pilate find Jesus guilty?

How do the Jewish leader manipulate Pilate into killing Jesus and releasing Barrabas?

 

APPLICATION

S  Is there a sin for me to confess?

P. is there a promise for me to claim?

A.  Is there an attitude for me to change?

C.  Is there a command for me to obey?

E. Is there an example for me to follow?

What insight have you gained as you read God’s Word?

What would you tell Jesus right now if you could see Him face-to-face?

 

PRAYER. Take a few moments to really talk to God.  Use CHAT to help you guide your prayer time.  But most of all, be real with God.  Talk to Him.

 

Confess

True confession is agreeing with God about your sin.  It includes repentance, doing a 180 from your sin.  Repentance is not just being sorry for being caught, but sorry for breaking the heart of God.  Examine your heart. Admit your faults.  Be teachable.

Honor

Honor God by praising Him for who He is.  You can do this by reading verse of praise or singing a song to God.

Ask

Ask God for your needs.  Praying for your own needs, both daily and crisis needs.  Also, pray for the needs of others.  Be specific!

Thank

Express gratitude for God has done!  Write it down so you can remember how God has answered your prayers!

 

 

Pray.  Remember, just talk to God.  Look at the ingredients above.  Not every prayer has to include all the ingredients.  Just remember, be honest.  Don’t try to sound religious or churchy.  Just be real as you talk to God.