1 Corinthians 1:18: John 10:14-18: Luke 23 What would you list as the Top 5 dates in history? - The Day Jesus was crucified on the cross. "For the word (message) of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God." (1 Corinthians 1:18) - What did Jesus say about that day? "I am the good shepherd, and I know My own and My own know Me, even as the Father knows Me and I know the Father, and I lay down My life for the sheep. I have other sheep, which are not of this fold; I must bring also, and they will hear My voice; and they will become one flock with one shepherd. For this reason the Father loves Me, because I lay down My life so that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This commandment I received from My Father." (John 10:14-18) - What events took place in Jerusalem on that day? (Luke 22:66-Luke 23) - Jesus is questioned by the Council of Elders, Chief Priests, and Scribes. (Luke 22:66-71) - Jesus is questioned by Pilate. (Luke 23:1-7) - Jesus is questioned by Herod. (Luke 23:8-12) - Jesus is sentenced to be crucified and Barabbas is released. (Luke 23:13-25) - Jesus has his cross carried by Simon of Cyrene. (Luke 23:26-31) - Jesus is crucified between two criminals. (Luke 23:32-43) - Jesus died in such a way the Roman Centurion began praising God. (Luke 23:47) - Jesus has his body removed from the cross and buried by Joseph of Arimathea. (Luke 23:50-56)