Passion Narratives Discussion Questions

1. What reason do the evangelists give for Jesus' arrest?
2. On what day of the week did this occur?
3. How many trials were there?
4. Who were the judges at each trial?
5. For what reason do they say he was sentenced to death?
6. Who was it that brought about his execution?
7. When did the execution take place?
8. Did any of Jesus' followers witness the crucifixion? If so, who?
9. When did the resurrection occur?
10. Who were the first witnesses of the resurrection?