Mark's Gospel: Chapter 15
After crucifying Him, they divided His clothing among themselves.
Key words
- Customary: traditional
It is customary to shake hands when meeting someone for the first time in the UK.
- Persuade: to cause people to do or believe something, esp. by explaining why they should
He is trying to persuade local and foreign businesses to invest in the project.
- Veil: a covering that stops you from seeing something
The women wore black veils to cover their faces.
- Linen: strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant
He was wearing a linen jacket
- Tomb: a large stone structure or underground room where someone, especially an important person, is buried
When they opened up the tomb they found treasure.
Read the article to find the answers
- Who did the chief priests take Jesus to?
- What was it customary for the Romans to do during the Feast of Unleavened Bread?
- Who did the crowd demand the release of?
- What happened when Jesus died?
Jesus is questioned by Pilate
The chief priests took Jesus to Pilate who was the Roman governor of Jerusalem. He asked Jesus if He was the King of the Jews and if He was going to respond to all the accusations the chief priests were making against Him. But Jesus said nothing.
During the Feast of Unleavened Bread, it was customary for the Romans to release a prisoner. Knowing that the chief priests were falsely accusing Jesus, Pilate asked the crowd if they wanted him to release the King of the Jews.
But the chief priests persuaded the crowd to demand the release of Barabbas, a rebel and a murderer. Pilate asked them what he should do with Jesus. They shouted:
"Crucify him!"