“And they were the more fierce, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Jewry, beginning from Galilee to this place.” Verse 5.
Note.—This has ever been a favorite accusation of the enemies of truth against the work of true reformers. The Romans at this very time had a law forbidding the teaching of any new religion “whereby the minds of men may be disturbed.”
16. When Pilate heard that Christ was from Galilee, what did he do?
“And as soon as he knew that He belonged unto Herod's jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself also was at Jerusalem at that time.” Verse 7.
17. Who appeared to accuse Christ before Herod?
“And the chief priests and scribes stood and vehemently accused Him.” Verse 10.
18. To what indignities did Herod subject the Saviour?
“And Herod with his men of war set Him at naught, and mocked Him, and arrayed Him in a gorgeous robe, and sent Him again to Pilate.” Verse 11.
19. What did Pilate propose to do when Christ was again brought before him?
“I have found no cause of death in Him: I will therefore chastise Him, and let Him go.” Verse 22.