LESSON 4 The Crucifixion Living Education Online— THL135d: Unit 4
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Pilate was the Roman governor in Judea at the time of Christ’s crucifixion (Matthew 27:11)
Christ was crucified on the daytime portion of the 14th of Nisan, the day of Passover, right before the high holy day (John 19:14)
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No ruler in this world has any power against God's servants except what is permitted by God (John 19:11)
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God allowed both parts of the human race to be responsible for the death of Christ - the Jews (the house of Israel) and the Gentiles (John 19:13-16)
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Christ took all the sins of mankind upon Himself (Mark 15:34)
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Our sins are forgiven by the blood of Christ (Leviticus 17:11)
Matthew 27:35 speaks of the people dividing Christ’s garments among themselves. What Old Testament scripture prophesies of this happening?
Why might have God allowed Pilate's wife to have nightmares regarding Jesus? (Matthew 27:19)
How did the Jews try to persuade Pilate to crucify Jesus? What statement by them eventually made him carry out the order? (John 19:12) Christ tells the women not to weep for Him, but for their children (Luke 23:28). Why does Christ tell them this? To what event(s)/time(s) is He referring?
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How do we explain Jesus’ statement to the criminal, “You will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)? What reasons explain that Christ did not mean the man was going to heaven?
What could be one reason for the discrepancy between the titles written on Christ’s cross in each of the four gospels? (John 19:19-20)
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As He is dying, Christ asks the Father to forgive the people (Luke 23:34). What lessons can we learn from Christ's attitude during His crucifixion?
Living Education Online— THL135d: Unit 4
“Thy Word have I hidden in my heart…” Isaiah 53:5-6
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
John 19:11 “...no power at all against Me unless it had been given you from above…” Luke 23:28 “...Daughters of Jerusalem...weep for yourselves and for your children…” Luke 23:34 “...Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do...” Matthew 27:46 “...Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?...”
*All verses taken from NKJV unless otherwise noted