The Crucifixion of Jesus

Reading Portion

Matt.27:32-44,46,50-54,60-66; Lk.23:27-46; Jn.19:26-30,38-42

Lesson Content

1. While Jesus was taken to be crucified, one Simon, a Cyrenian was compelled to bear His cross (Matt.27:32).

2. Jesus spoke to the great company of people and of women who followed Him (Lk.23:27-31).

3. While they came to Golgotha, Jesus was crucified (Matt.27:33-35).

4. They cast lots and parted His garments as the fulfilment of a prophecy (Psa.22:18; Matt.27:35).

5. Two thieves were crucified, one on His right hand, the other on His left. One of the thieves repented while the other railed on Him (Matt.27:38; Lk.23:39-43).

6. Jesus was mocked at and reviled (Matt.27:39-44; Lk.23:35-39).

7. The seven utterances of Jesus on the cross:

(i) Lk.23:34 (v) Jn.19:28 (ii) Lk.23:43 (vi) Jn.19:30 (iii) Jn.19:26,27 (vii) Lk.23:46 (iv) Matt.27:46

8. Jesus cried with a loud voice and yielded up the ghost (Matt.27:50; Lk.23:46).

9. The incidents which happened at the death of Jesus (Matt. 27:51,52).

10. The centurion and the people who were with him, confessed that Jesus was truly the Son of God (Matt.27:54).

11. Joseph and Nicodemus placed the body of Jesus in a new sepulchre (Jn.19:38-42). 12.The sepulchre was closed, sealed and a watch was set (Matt.27:62-66).

Moral

Jesus was crucified for our sake. We should also submit our flesh with the affections and the lusts thereof to the experience of crucifixion so that the members of our body will no more fulfil their own will.