v 18:28-32 Why didn’t the Jews want to enter the palace? What did they want the governor to do? Is there a contradiction in these two things?
v 18:33-38 What does Jesus tell Pilate about the nature of his kingship? How does Pilate respond to Jesus?
v 18:39-40 Why do you think Pilate asks if the Jews want Jesus released? What do you think about the response from the Jews?
v 19:1-5 Why do you think about the way Jesus is treated by Pilate and the soldiers?
v 19:6-9 Why do you think Pilate became ‘even more afraid’?
v 19:10-11 What do you think about Jesus’ response to Pilate’s emphasising his own authority?
v 19:12-16 The Jewish people were waiting for the Messiah (= Christ) to come. He would be their King, and he would liberate them from oppression by other nations. In this light, what do you think about their comments regarding the Roman Caesar?