Pontius Pilate Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on pontius pilate bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Matthew 27:2 (KJV)
What was Pilate's office?
Answer: Governor of Judaea
Study note. Matthew 27:2 (KJV) — 'Delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.'
Lesson 2 · Matthew 27:11 (KJV)
What question did Pilate ask Jesus about Himself?
Answer: Art thou the King of the Jews?
Study note. Matthew 27:11 (KJV) — 'Art thou the King of the Jews?'
Lesson 3 · Matthew 27:17 (KJV)
Whom did Pilate offer to release instead of Jesus?
Answer: Barabbas
Study note. Matthew 27:17 (KJV) — 'Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus.'
Lesson 4 · Matthew 27:19 (KJV)
Who sent Pilate a message about Jesus during the trial?
Answer: His wife
Study note. Matthew 27:19 (KJV) — 'His wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man.'
Lesson 5 · Matthew 27:24 (KJV)
What did Pilate do publicly to declare himself innocent?
Answer: Wash his hands
Study note. Matthew 27:24 (KJV) — He 'washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person.'
Lesson 6 · Luke 23:7 (KJV)
To whom did Pilate send Jesus during the trial?
Answer: Herod
Study note. Luke 23:7 (KJV) — He 'sent him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem.'
Lesson 7 · John 18:38 (KJV)
What famous question did Pilate ask Jesus?
Answer: What is truth?
Study note. John 18:38 (KJV) — 'Pilate saith unto him, What is truth?'
Lesson 8 · John 19:19 (KJV)
What inscription did Pilate write for the cross?
Answer: JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS
Study note. John 19:19 (KJV) — 'The writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.'
Lesson 9 · John 19:20 (KJV)
In what three languages was the title written?
Answer: Hebrew, Greek, Latin
Study note. John 19:20 (KJV) — 'It was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.'
Lesson 10 · Mark 15:45 (KJV)
What did Pilate grant Joseph of Arimathaea?
Answer: The body of Jesus
Study note. Mark 15:45 (KJV) — 'He gave the body to Joseph.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does pontius pilate bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?