3/06/24 - John 19: 17-31
John 19: 17-31 Observation: Jesus was made to carry His own cross to the palce of crucifixion, which is called Golgotha. Jesus is crucified along with two other criminals. The inscription placed on His cross reads, "Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews." The chief priets of the Jews requested Pilate to change the sign show that Jesus rather claimed to be king of the Jews, which Pilate rejected as he claimed, "What I have written, I have written." Soldiers cast lots to divide Jesus' clothing among themselves. Near the cross, Mary, the mother of Jesus, is present along with other women. Jesus entrusts the care of His mother to the disciple whom He loved. Jesus expresses His thirst, fulfilling the scripture. A jar of sour wine is given to Him, and after taking it, He says, "It is finished." Jesus bows His head and gives up His spirit. Since it was the day of Preparation and the following day was to be the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders did not want th