Luke 23, continued
Luke 23:26-43 - Crucifixion
Whey did they crucify Jesus?Matthew 23:32Pressed Simon the Cyrene into service (Luke 23:26)Large crowd (Luke 23:27)Two othersThe skull (Golgotha)Praying forgivenessJesus always focused on forgiveness first. Even when He healed people with serious ailments, He often forgave them of their sins first, then healed their physical problems (Mark 2; Matthew 5:43). He put things in the proper order. He did the most right thing first.People sneering - even the rulersThe thiefLuke 23:44-49 - Jesus death
About the sixth hourRoughly noon by modern time.Sun veiled, veil tornThe darkness Lasted too long to be an eclipse.The veil was the separation between the Holy and Most Holy places. Jesus was now the veil - He is how we approach the father. John 14:6Jesus announcing His deathJohn 10:17-18Pronounced innocenceSecond thoughts in the crowdIf Jesus was innocent, who was guilty?Witness of the faithful