Luke 23:26-56

The Crucifixion

26 And as they led him away, they seized one Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country, and laid on him the cross, to carry it behind Jesus. 27 And there followed him a great multitude of the people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him. 28 But turning to them Jesus said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. 29 For behold, the days are coming when they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren and the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ 30 Then they will begin to say to the mountains, ‘Fall on us,’ and to the hills, ‘Cover us.’ 31 For if they do these things when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

32 Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. 35 And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!” 36 The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine 37 and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” 38 There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.”

39 One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” 40 But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

The Death of Jesus

44 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. 47 Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, “Certainly this man was innocent!” 48 And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. 49 And all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things.

Jesus Is Buried

50 Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, 51 who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God. 52 This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. 53 Then he took it down and wrapped it in a linen shroud and laid him in a tomb cut in stone, where no one had ever yet been laid. 54 It was the day of Preparation, and the Sabbath was beginning. 55 The women who had come with him from Galilee followed and saw the tomb and how his body was laid. 56 Then they returned and prepared spices and ointments.

On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

15 thoughts on “The Essential Jesus-Day 80”

  1. A very sad day in the life of the world. But a very necessary day, for it was the beginning of the Way for us all. Praise God who thru His Son made a Way for all of us to be saved and have eternal life.

  3. Si padre nos alegramos en tu santo nombre ayúdanos a enfrentar las dificultades día a día porque contigo son más ligeras Gracias por morir en la cruz del calvario por mis pecados y llevarte toda enfermedad sufriste por nosotros hiciste que se cumpliera la voluntad del Padre por mi y por todos los que en ti creen

  5. In this terrible dark hour, may I not stand with the scoffers and unbelievers. Rather, may I be bold, like Joseph of Arimathea, and stand before the leaders of our day and speak the truth of the good news.

    All for the cause and in the name of Jesus Christ.

  6. Usually the sign hung on the cross listed the crime. But with Jesus, they named Him in 3 languages : God’s way of saying that Jesus is for everyone.

  7. Oh, what love the Father has for us that He laid down the life of His Only Son so that we could be with Him for all eternity. That love should change the world!!

  8. Your precious example is my hope…this world is struggling. I pray for more people to come to know you and your love, grace, and sacrifice for us. And I thank you for your patience.

    The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 2 Peter 3:9

  9. He is the Son of the living God. I like the criminal say Lord remember me becaues I know I do not deserve His love he gave us that evening. Be ye holy because He is holy and yes His love endures forever for those who accept Him as their Savior.

    Be blessed church

  10. Thank you Jesus for dying for my sins which are so many. Help me to live a life honorable for you. Amen

  11. These verses, so few in number, tell the most important story of all the ages. No matter how many times they are heard, amazing gratitude flows from my heart. What a mighty God Who prepared the way for my salvation! What s mighty God I can serve!

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