crucifixion of Jesus
The Crucifixion: Jesus the King Is Lifted Up (John 19:17–27)
Jesus carries His Cross to Golgotha and is crucified between two others. Above Him Pilate places the title, “Jesus the Nazarene, the King of the Jews.” Even in agony, Christ remains sovereign—fulfilling Scripture, revealing His kingship, and caring tenderly for His mother from the Cross.
Jesus Is Crucified: Grace Displayed at the Cross (Luke 23:32–43)
In Luke 23:32–43, Jesus is crucified between two criminals. Even while enduring unimaginable suffering, He prays for His executioners and promises eternal life to a repentant thief, displaying the boundless grace of God.
The Crucifixion at Golgotha: When Redemption Is Secured (Mark 15:21–32)
In Mark 15:21–32, Jesus is crucified at Golgotha. Mocked by soldiers, rejected by leaders, and abandoned by many, the Son of God hangs on a Roman cross. Yet even in suffering, Scripture is fulfilled and redemption unfolds, revealing the sacrifice that secures salvation for the world.