Questions
Crucifixion (Mk 15:16-41; Mt 27:27-56; Lk 23:26-49; Jn 19:17-30)
(Questions for meditation)
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How did the soldiers mock Jesus as stated in the Four Gospels?
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Why did the soldiers give Jesus “wine mingled with myrrh” (v23) to drink?
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How many languages did Pilate use to write the accusation for Jesus? Why?
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What was the accusation of Jesus as recorded in the Gospel of John? Why did the chief priests ask Pilate to change the writing?
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In the Four Gospels, when Jesus was nailed, who mocked Jesus? What did they say?
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According to the Book of Matthew, one criminal defended for Jesus. Why was he qualified to enter the paradise?
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According to the Book of John, Jesus signalled the disciple “whom he loved” to treat his mother Mary as his own mother. Who was this disciple? Why did Jesus make this request?
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Luke 23:34 states that Jesus asked the Father to forgive them. Do you think the Father would listen to Jesus’ prayer to forgive these people?
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“There was darkness over the whole land” (v33). Is there any special meaning for this phenomenon?
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Please find the verses in the Four Gospels used to describe the moment right before Jesus lost his breath. Try to organize these verses in a time sequence.
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The veil of the temple was torn in two halves (v38). What special meaning did it carry? (Heb 10:19-22)
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Which three Gospels have mentioned the response of a centurion? Why did all three Gospels mention him?
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Why did Mark mention the names of three women (v40)?
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From Jesus’ arrest to his death, what kinds of suffering has he endured?
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What kinds of conflict and struggle do you think that Jesus had in his mind and heart when he was on the cross?
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How do you respond to Jesus’ suffering and his sacrifice?