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The crucifixion of Jesus was the death of Jesus by being nailed to a cross. [note 1] It occurred in 1st-century Judaea, most likely in AD 30 or AD 33. It is described in the four canonical gospels, referred to in the New Testament epistles, and later attested to by other ancient sources. Scholars nearly universally accept the historicity of ...
- Before 9:00 Am: Jesus on The Way to Golgotha
- 9:00 Am-Noon: The First Three Hours of Jesus The Cross
- Understanding The Meaning of Jesus' First Words from The Cross
- Noon-3:00 PM - The Final Three Hours of Jesus The Cross
- The Final Sayings of Jesus from The Cross
- Physical Phenomena That occurred at The Death of Jesus
Scripture: Matthew 27:31-34; Mark 15:20-23; Luke 23:26-33; and John 19:17 The Romans intended crucifixion to be 1. unspeakably cruel 2. mercilessly lingering - men would often last a day or more on the cross 3. inescapably public - again, to hinder any seditious impulse in the citizenry 4. publicly certifiable - the death had to occur visibly and u...
Scripture: Matthew 27:35-44; Mark 15:24-32; Luke 23:33-43; and John 19:18-27 Jesus is crucified between two criminals. Sunlight remains. The soldiers gamble for Jesus's garments (in fulfillment of Psalms 22:18). The inscription, "King of the Jews" is affixed amid much scoffing. This inscription, according to the biblical account, was placed there b...
"Father, forgive them."
The ESV translation of Luke 23:34says, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” These were the first of our Lord’s final words upon the cross, as recorded in the Gospel of Luke. In light of what is known about the process of ancient Roman crucifixion, it’s incredible to think that the world’s Greatest Defender was not once found to be defending his own innocence or even returning an angry word upon His deserving accusers. Rather, the One who came to save, having Himself been fo...
"Today you will be with me in paradise"
Jesus was blameless, without sin, and was not guilty of such a horrific death, but two men who were guilty of their crimes hung next to Him that fateful day. Both men spoke to Jesus, but only one would die to be greeted into the promise of Heaven. The response of Jesus in this instance was profound to the criminal, as He promised this sinner that he too would enter the gates of Heaven to live in Paradise, not later but that day! We are not told what this criminal stole to be convicted guilty...
"Woman, behold your son"
Jesus saw his mother, Mary, standing by and knew her cares and griefs, and He saw John standing not far off. So, He established a new relationship between His beloved mother and His beloved disciple. He said to her, "Woman, behold your son, for whom, from now on, you must have a motherly affection," and to John, "Behold you mother, to whom you must pay a sonly duty." And so from that hour, that hour never to be forgotten, that disciple took her to his own home. He calls her woman, not mother,...
Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50; Mark 15:33-37; Luke 23:44-46; and John 19:28-30 God draws a supernatural darkness over the scene. Jesus, as the Lamb of God, is "forsaken" (i.e., judicially dis-fellowshipped, rejected) by the Father, suffering the agony and torment of spiritual death (i.e., separation from the Father) on behalf of fallen men. It was th...
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
I believe that in the time when in his humanity he felt forsaken by the Father, that as he looked around and we have this parade of people coming by that were mocking him, the chief priest and rulers. I understand why these robbers would mock me. I understand why the crowds who said Hosanna five days ago, they don't understand. I understand why they would forsake me. I understand why these Jewish leaders would forsake me. But my God, my God, why have you forsaken me? That was what broke his h...
"I thirst"
This may appear overly simplistic. The temptation is to take these words and interpret them in some overly spiritualized manner. We might equate “thirsting” with Christ’s call to “hunger and thirst after righteousness” (Matthew 5:6). Another possible connection would be to link this statement with Christ’s invitation that all who are thirsty are invited to drink from the waters of life (Revelation 22:17). These interpretive links are not necessarily wrong, and word-studies can be an enjoyable...
"It is finished"
Jesus is saying in “It is finished” that the debt owed by man to his Creator on account of Adam’s sin is finally and forever dealt with. Jesus, with “it is finished,” is saying not only does He take away man’s sin, but now He removes it as far as the east is to the west, for is finished, done, signed, and sealed because of the blood of Jesus. When Jesus said, “It is finished” (John 19:30) He brought about the completion of all the Old Testament prophecies, symbols, and foreshadowing about Him...
Scripture: Matthew 27:51-56; Mark 15:38-41; and Luke 23:50-54 These events include the following: the rending of the veil in the temple; tremors in the earth that split rocks; the resuscitation (return to mortal life) of some who had (recently?) died and been buried in the regions of Jerusalem. These physical signs drew many onlookers to faith, inc...
- Doug Bookman
Feb 15, 2024 · But the people disagreed, calling for Jesus’ execution, so Pilate complied. There are various reasons why he ordered the crucifixion. Mark 15:15 says it’s because Pilate was “wanting to ...
Apr 6, 2023 · John 19:16. The Crucifixion of Jesus is the cornerstone of the Christian faith. All of Scripture leads up to this pinnacle moment in the history of humanity. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, gave His life in order to defeat the deadly consequences of sin . . . once and for all. He made a way for us to stand in the presence of the Father, the One ...
Jul 29, 2024 · The cross was far more than an instrument of capital punishment. It was a public symbol of indecency and social indignity. Crucifixion was designed to do more than merely kill a man. Its purpose ...
- Sam Storms
Jan 4, 2022 · Jesus had been on the cross from approximately 9:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M., a total of six hours. John adds the detail that Jesus’ trial before Pontius Pilate was taking place, according to Roman time, “about the sixth hour” (John 19:14, ESV). Since the Romans started counting their hours at midnight, the “sixth hour” would start at 6: ...
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Jan 25, 2024 · Throughout the world, images of the cross adorn the walls and steeples of churches. For some Christians, the cross is part of their daily attire worn around their necks. Sometimes the cross even adorns the body of a Christian in permanent ink. In Egypt, among other countries, for example, Christians wear a tattoo of the cross on their wrists.
