Questions
Questioned by the high priests (Mk 14:53-65; Mt 26:57-68; Lk 22:54,63-71: Jn 18:12-14,19-24)
(Questions for meditation)
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Which high priest questioned Jesus first? How was he questioned? What was the result?
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Which high priest questioned Jesus next? Has he heard of Jesus before? (John 11:47-53)
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Why was Jesus at a disadvantage in the hearing process?
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What did Jesus mean by destroying and building the temple in three days? Is there any explanation found in the Four Gospels? (John 2:18-22)
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Why is it no longer necessary to worship God in the temple? (John 4:19-23)
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Why was the charge concerning the temple useless?
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Why did Jesus not answer back in face of all the charges (v61)?
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Why did Jesus immediately answer when being asked if he was Christ (v61)?
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Why was the high priest so furious? What did he mean by committing “the blasphemy” (v63)? What was the result for Jesus? Has Jesus been judged for a similar reason before? (John 10:30-33)
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The high priest “rent his clothes” (v63). Is there any possible interpretation for such act? (Heb 4:14,5:10)
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How was Jesus insulted? What did Jesus’ reaction reflect regarding his attributes?
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What have you learned from Jesus in the whole questioning process?