JESUS WAS TRIED BEFORE PILATE

Mark 15:1-15

Key Verse 15

“Wanting to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He had Jesus flogged, and handed him over to be crucified.”

1. Read verses 1-5. What plans did the religious leaders make after arresting Jesus? (1) Describe the meeting between Jesus and Pilate. (2-5)

2. Read verses 6-8. What was the custom at the festival? (6) What crime did Barabbas commit? (7) What did the crowd ask of Pilate? (8)

3. Read verses 9-15. What did Pilate try to do for Jesus? (9, 10) What was the crowd’s reply under the influence of the chief priests? (11-13) What did Pilate end up doing to Jesus? (14, 15)