Luke 23: Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

                Jesus Christ is led to speak with Pilate, who finds no fault in Him. When Pilate finds that Jesus was from the area of Galilee, governed by Herod, he sends Jesus to him, because he had jurisdiction. Herod and his men mocked Jesus and arraigned Him in a gorgeous robe as an insult to the “King”, Herod sends Jesus back to Pilate. Pilate confirms again that he has found no fault in Jesus, but as tradition he must release one prisoner at the feast. The people cry out for Jesus to be crucified, and after Pilate made it clear that he found no fault, he gives into the demands of the people and releases Barabbas instead of Jesus.

Jesus is sentenced, without trial to be crucified and Pilate “washes his hands of the situation”, as to not be held accountable for the death of Jesus. After beating Jesus almost to death they force Him to carry His own cross to Calvary to be crucified, but so weak, the soldiers ordered a man named Simon to carry His cross for Him. On His walk to imminent death, women follow Him wailing, He comforts them and tells them; “…Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.” (Luke 23:28) Jesus knew that there soon would come great calamities. Jesus is crucified between two thieves, and cries out to His Father; “…Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do…” (Luke 23:34) Jesus knew that the people were limited in their light and knowledge and because of the hardness of their hearts, they knew not what they were doing; crucifying their Lord and Savior.

Those gathered to witness this atrocious act of the murder of Jesus Christ mock Him and tell Him that if He was the Christ, He could save Himself. Above His head read a sign; “…THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.” (Luke 23:38) Jesus soon gave up the ghost, but before he turned to the two criminals being crucified with Him and said; “…To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43) Jesus commended His Spirit unto the Father and died.

After the death of Jesus, a man named Joseph went and asked for the body from Pilate, who granted his wishes that Jesus have a proper burial in a sepulchre, in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea.