Jesus Was Crucified

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Jesus Was Crucified

Date: Apr. 15, 2022

Passage

Matthew 27:32-44 (ESV)

32 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. 33 And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), 34 they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. 35 And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots. 36 Then they sat down and kept watch over him there. 37 And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” 38 Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left. 39 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads 40 and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” 41 So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, 42 “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him. For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” 44 And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way.

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Daily Bread

Key Verse: 27:42

“He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him.

A man named Simon, from Cyrene, was forced to carry Jesus’ cross. Jesus was offered wine mixed with gall to dull the horrible pain of the crucifixion, but he refused it. Then they nailed him to the cross, and while he was dying, the soldiers cast lots for his clothes. He was crucified between two robbers and insulted by those who passed by. The sign above Jesus—“THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS”—was meant to mock his kingship. But the sign was a true testimony of Jesus’ kingship. He is our King, who was crucified for the sin of the world.

Jesus was also mocked by the chief priests, teachers of the law, and elders. “He saved others! But he can’t save himself! He’s supposed to be the king of Israel! Let him come down from the cross, and then we will believe!” Again, they inadvertently spoke the truth. Jesus healed the sick, drove out demons, and raised the dead. But he wouldn’t save himself. Jesus could have called on a legion of angels to save him, but he didn’t because it was his Father’s will to die on the cross for our sins.

Prayer: Prayer: Father, thank you for sending your Son to go through the humiliation, pain and death, so we don’t have to.

One Word: One Word: Jesus was crucified for our sins.

God’s Wrath and Justice

Revelation 6:1-17

Key Verse: 6:17

for the great day of their wrath has come, and who can stand?”

Today's Question

What does God require from us to escape His anger and curse, which we deserve for our sin?

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