Read Mark 15:21-32; John 19:17-37
- Who was compelled to help Jesus by carrying His cross?
- What was written on Jesus’s cross? In what language? How did the Jewish leaders react to this? Pilate’s response?
- What do verse John 19:23-24 say the soldiers did with Jesus’ clothing?
- Copy Psalm 22:18 (A Psalm of David) here. What do you learn from this?
- Read Luke 23 Who was crucified at the same time as Jesus? How were their crosses arranged, i.e. Where was Jesus in relation to the others?
- What takes place between Jesus and one of the criminals in Luke 23:40-43? What important lessons can we learn from this encounter?
- What does Isaiah 53:12 say? How is this relevant?
- Write the 4 things Jesus said from the cross according to John 19:26-28, and 30. Why is each statement significant?
Read Matt 27:38-55.
- According to Matthew 27:38-44, the mocking of Jesus continued on the cross. Give some examples from this passage.
- What natural phenomenon occurred from the 6th through the 9th hour?
- Record Jesus’ cry from the cross in Matthew 27:46. What did it mean? Why do you think He cried out that way?
- What happened in the temple at the time of Jesus’ death according to Matthew 27:51 and Luke 23:45? What was the significance of that? What was behind the veil?
- Read Isaiah 53. List 5 verses that show this prophet, who lived 700 years
before Christ, is talking about Jesus’ trial and crucifixion. Explain. - Read Psalm 22. Which portions of the Psalm tell of Jesus’ death on the cross. Quote several of the sections.
Note: Psalm 22 is a Psalm of David. David lived one thousand years before Jesus Christ was born
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