10 Questions
What did Jesus exclaim in the Garden of Gethsemane?
Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will but yours be done.
Why was Jesus brought before Pontius Pilate?
Pilate was the Roman governor who had the authority to condemn Jesus to death.
What happened when Jesus met the women of Jerusalem on the way to Calvary?
He told them not to weep for him, but to weep for themselves and their children.
What happened when Simon the Cyrenian was pressed into service to carry Jesus' cross?
Simon helped Jesus carry the cross to Calvary.
What is the significance of Jesus' death on the cross?
It was a sacrifice that redeemed humanity from sin and restored their relationship with God.
What was the purpose of the crown of thorns placed on Jesus' head?
To mock and humiliate Jesus as the 'King of the Jews'.
What happened when Pontius Pilate tried to release Jesus?
Pilate washed his hands of the matter, declaring Jesus' innocence but still having him crucified.
Why was Jesus' death on the cross significant?
It was a sacrifice that redeemed humanity from sin and restored their relationship with God.
What happened when Jesus met Veronica on the way to Calvary?
Veronica wiped the face of Jesus with a linen cloth, and the image of his face was miraculously imprinted on the cloth.
What was the significance of Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane?
It demonstrated Jesus' submission to God's will, even in the face of his own anguish.
Study Notes
The Crucifixion
- Jesus was crucified at Golgotha, with a sign that read "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews."
- One of the criminals insulted Jesus, but the other asked Jesus to remember him when he entered his kingdom, and Jesus replied, "Today you will be with me in Paradise."
- Jesus entrusted his mother to John, saying, "Woman, behold your son," and to John, "Behold your mother."
The Death of Jesus
- From noon onward, darkness covered the land, and at three in the afternoon, Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
- Then Jesus gave up his spirit, and the veil of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom, and the earth quaked.
- The centurion said, "Truly, this was the Son of God!"
The Burial of Jesus
- Before sunset, Joseph of Arimathea, accompanied by the Virgin Mary and other pious women, took Jesus' body, wrapped it in a clean linen shroud, and laid him in his new tomb.
The Reason for Jesus' Death
- Jesus chose to suffer and die for three reasons: • To show God's love for us • To show the gravity of sin • To give us an example of how to accept suffering with patience
Responsibility for Jesus' Death
- All sinners, including ourselves, are responsible for Jesus' death.
- The Jews as a whole are not collectively guilty of Jesus' death.
Jesus' Suffering
- Jesus experienced a deep agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, and his sweat was like drops of blood.
- Jesus was a true man and experienced fear of death on the Mount of Olives.
Jesus Before Pilate
- Jesus was brought before the Sanhedrin, then to King Herod, and finally to the Roman governor Pontius Pilate.
- Pilate knew Jesus was innocent, but washed his hands and had him crucified.
The Way of the Cross
- On the way to Calvary, Jesus met the women of Jerusalem, who wept for him.
- Simon the Cyrenian was pressed into service to carry Jesus' cross.
- Jesus also met his mother Mary and Veronica, who wiped his face with a linen.
Test your knowledge about the events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus Christ as described in the Bible, including his interactions with the criminals, mother Mary, and disciple John. Explore the significance of the last moments before his death.
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