Pilate’s soldiers scourged Jesus. Herod’s soldiers (Luke 23:11) put a royal
robe on Him, and a crown of thorns and mocked and spit on Him. Putting His own
clothes back on Him, they led Him away to crucify Him. Simon, of Cyrene, was
forced to carry Jesus’ cross to Golgotha. His clothes were divided up among the
soldiers by casting lots. A sign that
read, “This is Jesus, The King of the Jews” was hung on His cross. It was
written in Greek, Hebrew and Latin (John 19:20) so that everyone could read it.
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| Golgotha today |
Scourged, beaten, bloody, abused and humiliated. Now left on a cross to die. Those passing by mocked Him yet again. “He saved others; He cannot save Himself.” The cross bar he hung on was possibly attached to an olive tree, as pictured on the right.
This well known story of Jesus life has been
portrayed in numerous films, none so dramatic and austere as “The Passion”.
Just reading this scripture again leaves me numb. How do you feel knowing that
Christ died on that cross for you?
Lord, Thank you can
never seem like enough to say to you for what you did—dying on that cross, for
me. Thank you—thank you---thank you.
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