Category: Jesus’ Life

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 18 – The Passion And Death Of Jesus It has been said that the two thieves crucified with Jesus may have been aware of His life, ministry, miraculous works and teachings. It has also been said that both, while initially hoping they might still survive their life-death ordeal, remained defiant, possibly influenced…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 18 – The Passion And Death Of Jesus Time: Good Friday: – Approximately 10.00 – 12.00am Roman crucifixions were a very public affair. They were generally commuted in busy places where passersby would notice and people could come and watch. In Jesus’ cruel death, Golgotha was close to one of the city gates…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 18 – The Passion And Death Of Jesus Time: Good Friday: – Approximately 10.00 – 12.00am Jesus’ crucifixion and death, was His victory over His enemies, it was our salvation. Arriving at Golgotha, no reprieve was offered to Jesus, His pending crucifixion was assured. The Roman soldiers were fully focused on their…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 18 – The Passion And Death Of Jesus Time: Good Friday: – After 9.00am Severely weakened and in agony from His scourging, Jesus was ladened with a wooden Roman Cross and sent on his way to Golgotha (Aramaic) which meant “Place of the Skull”. Although it was routine practice for all condemned…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 18 – The Passion And Death Of Jesus Time: Good Friday: – Approximately 9.00am Pilate’s attempt to conciliate with the Jews had failed. He judged Jesus to be innocent but the Jewish leaders, chief priests and elders successfully canvassed the crowd to demand Jesus’ crucifixion. What were Pilate’s remaining options? Sadly, Pilate,…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 18 – The Passion And Death Of Jesus Time: Good Friday: – Approximately 8.30am The Jews were in no mood to accept Jesus’ scourging in exchange for his death by crucifixion. They also probably recognised Pilate’s weak leadership. Pilate knew Jesus was innocent and he wanted to do what was right, release Jesus,…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 18 – The Passion And Death Of Jesus Time: Good Friday: – Approximately 6.00 – 8.00am The Jews, having refused to enter the “praetorium,” perhaps unwittingly gave Pilate the freedom of an uninterrupted conversation with Jesus; only John and Pilate’s attendants were present. Some of Pilate’s Questions: Jesus replied: “Are you saying this…

Jesus’ Life: Chapter 18 – The Passion And Death Of Jesus Time: Good Friday: – Approximately 8.00am As Herod, finding Jesus innocent, mockingly returned Him to Pilate dressed in sovereign robes, the Jewish Experts in the Law, Chief Priests and other accusers were undoubtedly incensed at Herod’s inaction. Yet, their determination to have Jesus executed remained firm.…