097 - Jesus on the Cross (English)

Summary

During Jesus' crucifixion, He faces mockery and derision from bystanders, religious leaders, and even the criminals hanging beside Him. Despite the abuse, one criminal acknowledges Jesus' innocence and asks for mercy, to which Jesus promises him paradise. Jesus, in His final moments, entrusts His mother to His beloved disciple. As He fulfills scripture, Jesus expresses thirst, and a sour wine is offered to Him. This passage highlights Jesus' compassion, fulfillment of prophecy, and His ultimate sacrifice for humanity.

Takeaways

• 😀 Those passing by mocked Jesus, challenging him to save himself and come down from the cross.
• 😀 The chief priests and experts in the law joined in the mockery, questioning Jesus' power to save himself.
• 😀 The criminals being crucified with Jesus also mocked him, with one asking if he was the Christ, while the other defended Jesus.
• 😀 One of the criminals rebuked his fellow, acknowledging their guilt and declaring Jesus' innocence.
• 😀 The repentant criminal asked Jesus to remember him when He entered His kingdom, and Jesus promised him paradise.
• 😀 Jesus' mother, her sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene were present at the cross.
• 😀 Jesus entrusted the care of His mother to the disciple whom He loved, saying, 'Look, here is your son!' and to the disciple, 'Look, here is your mother!'
• 😀 Jesus' concern for His mother shows the importance of relationships even in His final moments.
• 😀 Jesus acknowledged that everything had been completed, fulfilling the scripture.
• 😀 In His final moments, Jesus expressed His thirst, fulfilling prophecy, and a sour wine was offered to Him on a hyssop branch.

Q & A

Why do the people mock Jesus while he is on the cross?

The people mock Jesus because they are skeptical of his claims. They challenge him to save himself and prove his divine power, referencing his earlier claim to destroy and rebuild the temple in three days.

What is the significance of the chief priests and experts in the law mocking Jesus?

The chief priests and experts in the law mocking Jesus highlights the religious leaders' rejection of him as the Messiah. They mock him for saving others but being unable to save himself, illustrating their disbelief in his divine mission.

How do the two criminals react to Jesus during the crucifixion?

One criminal mocks Jesus, questioning his ability to save them, while the other defends Jesus, recognizing his innocence and rebuking the mocking criminal for not fearing God.

What does the second criminal's statement about Jesus reveal?

The second criminal’s statement reveals his recognition of Jesus' innocence and his awareness that they are being justly punished for their crimes. It also demonstrates his faith in Jesus, acknowledging him as the Messiah.

What is the significance of the second criminal asking Jesus to remember him?

By asking Jesus to remember him when he comes into his kingdom, the second criminal expresses faith in Jesus' divine authority and belief in the afterlife. This is a moment of repentance and faith, and Jesus promises him immediate salvation.

How does Jesus respond to the second criminal's request?

Jesus responds by assuring the criminal that he will be with him in paradise that very day, emphasizing the immediate promise of salvation for those who truly believe in him.

Who are the people present at Jesus' crucifixion, and what is their relationship to him?

The people present at Jesus' crucifixion include his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. These women are close relatives and followers of Jesus.

What is the significance of Jesus addressing his mother and the beloved disciple?

Jesus addresses his mother and the beloved disciple, John, entrusting them to each other. By calling John 'son' and his mother 'mother,' Jesus ensures that his mother will be cared for after his death, highlighting his concern for familial bonds even in his final moments.

What does Jesus mean when he says, 'I am thirsty'?

When Jesus says, 'I am thirsty,' it expresses his physical suffering and exhaustion on the cross. Additionally, this statement fulfills the prophecy in Scripture, indicating that all aspects of his crucifixion were part of a divine plan.

What is the significance of the sour wine offered to Jesus on a hyssop branch?

The sour wine offered to Jesus on a hyssop branch is significant because hyssop was traditionally used in Jewish purification rituals, linking the moment to the Passover and symbolizing Jesus as the ultimate sacrifice for sin. The sour wine also fulfills the prophecy of the Messiah’s suffering.