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Matthew 27:32-54 (NIRV)

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³² On their way out of the city, they met a man from Cyrene. His name was Simon. They forced him to carry the cross. ³³ They came to a place called Golgotha. The word Golgotha means The Place of the Skull. ³⁴ There they mixed wine with bitter spices and gave it to Jesus to drink. After tasting it, he refused to drink it. ³⁵ When they had nailed him to the cross, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. ³⁶ They sat down and kept watch over him there. ³⁷ Above his head they placed the written charge against him. It read, ~this is jesus, the king of the jews.= ³⁸ Two robbers were crucified with him. One was on his right and one was on his left. ³⁹ Those who passed by shouted at Jesus and made fun of him. They shook their heads ⁴⁰ and said, "So you are going to destroy the temple and build it again in three days? Then save yourself! Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!" ⁴¹ In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders made fun of him. ⁴² "He saved others," they said. "But he can't save himself! He's the King of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross! Then we will believe in him. ⁴³ He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him. He's the one who said, 'I am the Son of God.' " ⁴⁴ In the same way the robbers who were being crucified with Jesus also made fun of him. ⁴⁵ From noon until three o'clock, the whole land was covered with darkness. ^{46 47} Some of those standing there heard Jesus cry out. They said, "He's calling for Elijah." ⁴⁸ Right away one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar and put it on a stick. He offered it to Jesus to drink. ⁴⁹ The rest said, "Leave him alone. Let's see if Elijah comes to save him." ⁵⁰ After Jesus cried out again in a loud voice, he died. ⁵¹ At that moment the temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook. The rocks split. ⁵² Tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. ⁵³ They came out of the tombs. After Jesus was raised to life, they went into the holy city. There they appeared to many people. ⁵⁴ The Roman commander and those guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened. They were terrified. They exclaimed, "He was surely the Son of God!"

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 37) What was written on the sign on the cross? THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS
(v. 44) Did both or only one of the thieves insult Jesus? The robbers who were crucified with him also heaped insults on him

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 32) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 33) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 34) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 35) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 36) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 37) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 38) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 39) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 40) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 41) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 42) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 43) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 44) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 45) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 46) Fearing God - Turning Aside Wrath (2011-08-30)
(v. 46) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 47) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 48) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 49) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 50) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 51) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 52) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 53) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)
(v. 54) Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III) (2011-02-19)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 44) Communion: Two thieves (2014-06-21)

Definition(s):
Elijah (El-eye-djah): God the Lord, the strong Lord
Golgotha (Gol-goth-a): a heap of skulls; something skull-shaped
Jesus (Jeez-us): savior; deliverer