Luke Worksheet - Chapter 23

Luke Chapter 23 - Assignment 1.Read the Chapter Straight Through from your own Bible at home or from an online Bible website. 2. Read through again in sections broken down for you below and answer the questions if you would like to for help in meditating on the message. 3. Conclude with summarizing the verse that means the most to you and your thoughts and/or prayers.

Luke 23:1-7 - Jesus before Pilate The whole body of the Sanhedrin brought Jesus before Pilate and began to accuse Him, saying, "We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, and saying that He Himself is Christ, a King."  According to Luke 20:19-25, did Jesus forbid them to pay taxes to Caesar?  What did He tell them when they tried to trap Him in this?  Also, write out the facts when Jesus helped Peter find a way to pay his taxes and His own from Matthew 17:24-27 -  What did the apostle Paul teach the Romans about paying taxes? Romans 13:6,7 - These men were falsely accusing Jesus of something that was not true at all.  Although others called Him the Christ, the King, He did not use that Name of Himself, but usually referred to Himself as the Son of Man.  Anyway, these were the charges they had against Him.  Pilate asked Him point blank "Are You the King of the Jews?" and Jesus answered "It is as you say."  What did Pilate say to the chief priests and those who had brought Jesus to him? vs. 4 - They kept insisting, saying, "He stirs up the people, teaching all over Judea, starting from Galilee, even as far as this place."  When Pilate heard this statement, he asked if Jesus was from Galilee.  When he learned that He belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at the time.

Luke 23:8-12 - Jesus before Herod Why was Herod so very glad to see Jesus? vs. 8 - He questioned Jesus at length, but Jesus did not answer Him anything even though the chief priests and scribes were standing beside Him accusing Him vehemently.  What was prophesied about Jesus concerning Him not saying a word? Isaiah 53:7 - What did Herod and his soldiers do to Jesus? vs. 11 - treated Him with:__________ vs. 11 - _______ Him. vs. 11 - dressed Him in a ________ _______. vs. 11 - sent Him back to __________. What happened between Pilate & Herod at this time? vs. 12 -

Luke 23:13-25 - Pilate Seeks Jesus' Release Pilate said after examining all the claims against Jesus, he had not found any guilt in Him.  He said Herod did not either and that is why he had sent Him back to him.  He said he would punish and release Him.  As a tradition, they released a prisoner at the feast.  They all cried out together to release Barabbas for them and to crucify Jesus.  What crimes was Barabbas in prison for? vs. 19 - Pilate wanted to release Jesus, but they kept crying out to crucify Him.  He released Barabbas and delivered Jesus over to their will. Like Barabbas, we had the guilt of sin, but we were released because Jesus took our punishment.

Luke 23:26-32 - Simon Bears the Cross When they led Jesus away, they laid hold of Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country.  What did they place upon him? vs. 26 - Following Jesus was a great multitude of people.  The women were mourning and lamenting Him.  Who did Jesus tell them they should be crying for and why? vs. 28-31 -

Luke 23:33-49 - The Crucifixion Two others who were criminals were being led away to be put to death with Jesus.  What was the place called where they were all crucified? vs. 33 - What did Jesus say as they were nailing Him to the cross and He hung there for you and for me? vs. 34 - Jesus is our example in forgiving others when we are wrongfully accused and abused.  We can only forgive when we have completely realized that we are fully forgiven by Jesus.  Think of ones you need to forgive and pray for the ability to forgive them today. How did Jesus teach us to pray? Luke 11:4 - They cast lots for His garments, which was prophesied in the Old Testament. Look it up and write it out from Psalms 22:18 - The rulers mocked Him and said "save yourself"...the soldiers also mocked Him, offering Him sour wine, and saying, "save yourself if you are the King of the Jews".  Above the heads of those crucified would be the charge they were guilty of such as "Murder" or "Treason", etc..  What was on the inscription above his head which was the charge against Him? vs. 38 - One of the criminals said "If you are the Christ, save Yourself and us."  The other one said they were guilty of their crimes and deserved to die, but Jesus had done nothing wrong.  What did the thief ask Jesus to do for him? vs. 42 - What did Jesus assure him regarding that very day? vs. 43 - What does this teach us about where our souls go immediately when we die?  This man was 'saved' because he admitted that he deserved to die and he placed his faith in Jesus and His kingdom.  Do you know that you deserve to die?  Have you told the Lord that in order to be saved?  We must acknowledge our sin and our need of Him in order to be saved.  What does Romans 10:9,10 tell us? Jesus was crucified about the sixth hour, which would have been 12 Noon in the middle of the day.  What happened to the light of day when the Son of God took our sins upon Himself?  vs. 44 - How long was it like this and how long did He suffer there taking the sins of the world upon Him?  What hour did it end at? vs. 44 - The sun was obscured and what happened to the veil in the temple? vs. 45 - Why is that a significant event?  What purpose did the veil in the temple have?  Take some time to read through Hebrews Chapter 9 and 10 and see if you can give an explanation about what the purpose of the temple was and why it was significant for the temple to tear from top to bottom when Jesus finished His suffering? What did Jesus say during His last breath? vs. 46 - What did the Roman centurion do and say when he witnessed Jesus dying in the way He did? vs. 47 - How were the multitude that witnessed His death reacting? vs. 48 - Who were there seeing these things from a distance? vs. 48 -

Luke 23:50-56 - Jesus Is Buried Who came forth to offer a burial place for Jesus? vs. 50  - What things are we told about this man from vs. 50-53?  It was the preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin.  What did the women of Galilee who had followed after Him go see? vs. 55 - What did they go home and do for Him on the preparation day? vs. 56 - What did they do on the Sabbath day? vs. 56 -

Luke Chapter 23 - Conclusion Can you summarize what you learned today? Do you have a verse you want to commit to memory in your heart from today? What is your final thoughts and or prayers concerning this chapter?