Introduction
The traditional location of Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified (v 22).
After a sham trial, Jesus is crucified, dies and is buried.
Questions
1. The crowd, that had a few days before shouted “Hosanna” now shouted “crucify him”. Who had changed their minds?
v 11 But the chief priests stirred up the multitude, ...
2. How long was Jesus on the cross before he died?
v 25 It was the third hour and they crucified him.
and v 34 At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, ... (6 hours)
3. What happened when Jesus took his last breath?
v 37 and 38 Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and gave up the spirit. The veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom.
Summary Points
- v 1 to 5 The Jewish council deliver Jesus to Pilate (the Roman governor) who is amazed that Jesus does not defend himself
- v 6 to 15 The crowd turn down Pilate's offer to release Jesus. Despite his own reservations, Pilate delivers Jesus to be crucified, in order to satisfy the crowd
- v 16 to 41 Jesus is crucified as predicted by the prophets. He dies on the cross. The reactions of some of the people who witness it are recorded
- v 42 to 47 Jesus is taken from the cross and put in a tomb by Joseph of Arimathaea, a member of the Jewish council. Some of the women watch where Jesus is buried