Trivia Questions On Jesus! Bible Quiz

1. Pilate sent Jesus to Herod because

He wanted to do Herod a favor

Herod asked to see Jesus

He hoped Herod would deal with Jesus so he would not have to

He felt sorry for Jesus

Pilate tried to disclaim the issue. When he discovered that Jesus came from Galilee, he sent Him to the ruler of that region—Herod. “This has nothing to do with me after all,” he thought. “Let Herod deal with it.” But his plan did not work. Soon Jesus was back and Pilate found he still had to decide. Are you trying to dodge the issue? It cannot be done.

Explanation

Pilate tried to disclaim the issue. When he discovered that Jesus came from Galilee, he sent Him to the ruler of that region—Herod. “This has nothing to do with me after all,” he thought. “Let Herod deal with it.” But his plan did not work. Soon Jesus was back and Pilate found he still had to decide. Are you trying to dodge the issue? It cannot be done.

2. Pilate's washing his hands

Moves us to feel sorry for him in his dilemma

Did not absolve him from his personal responsibility in relation to Christ

Cleared him of all responsibility in relation to Christ

Earned him great reward in his political future

Finally, Pilate tried to disown the issue. He called for a basin of water. “I wash my hands of the whole affair,” he said. “You take Him and crucify Him. It has nothing to do with me.” He did that to try to set his mind at ease—and then he authorized Christ’s execution. But nothing can possibly wash the blood of Christ from the hands of the person who has refused Him.

Explanation

Finally, Pilate tried to disown the issue. He called for a basin of water. “I wash my hands of the whole affair,” he said. “You take Him and crucify Him. It has nothing to do with me.” He did that to try to set his mind at ease—and then he authorized Christ’s execution. But nothing can possibly wash the blood of Christ from the hands of the person who has refused Him.

3. From the crowd's reaction to Pilate we learn that

Given the opportunity, most people would accept Christ

Crowds always follow their leader

The crowd is always right

The crowd will always reject Christ

He hoped the crowd would choose Jesus and “get him off the hook.” But the crowd chose Barabbas—so Pilate had to decide alone. Next, he said, “I will whip Him and let Him go.” He hoped that would satisfy the bloodthirsty crowd. But they still screamed for His death. Our world, ever hostile to Christ and His claims, will never make it easy to follow Him.

Explanation

He hoped the crowd would choose Jesus and “get him off the hook.” But the crowd chose Barabbas—so Pilate had to decide alone. Next, he said, “I will whip Him and let Him go.” He hoped that would satisfy the bloodthirsty crowd. But they still screamed for His death. Our world, ever hostile to Christ and His claims, will never make it easy to follow Him.

4. All men fall short of God's righteous standard when they

Make a difficult decision

Are compared to Jesus

Are threatened by an angry crowd

Must take a stand between right and wrong

History tells us that Pilate was a coarse, tactless, and stubborn man. He liked to get his own way regardless of who got hurt. When placed alongside the Son of God, Pilate could not compare to him. But then, neither can we! What mortal man can compare to the sinless Son of God?

Explanation

History tells us that Pilate was a coarse, tactless, and stubborn man. He liked to get his own way regardless of who got hurt. When placed alongside the Son of God, Pilate could not compare to him. But then, neither can we! What mortal man can compare to the sinless Son of God?

5. Circumstances forced Pilate to

Crucify Jesus

Make a decision about Jesus

Dismiss the case against Jesus

Send Jesus to Caesar

Pilate would have preferred to sit on the fence, but the crowds screaming for Jesus’ death forced his hand. He had to investigate Jesus and decide what to do with Him. The fact that you are reading this course puts you in much the same position as Pilate. What will you do with Jesus?

Explanation

Pilate would have preferred to sit on the fence, but the crowds screaming for Jesus’ death forced his hand. He had to investigate Jesus and decide what to do with Him. The fact that you are reading this course puts you in much the same position as Pilate. What will you do with Jesus?