32 Along the way, they came across a man named Simon, who was from Cyrene, and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus’ cross. 33 And they went out to a place called Golgotha (which means “Place of the Skull”). 34 The soldiers gave Jesus wine mixed with bitter gall, but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it.
35 After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. 36 Then they sat around and kept guard as he hung there. 37 A sign was fastened above Jesus’ head, announcing the charge against him. It read: “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” 38 Two revolutionaries were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.
39 The people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery. 40 “Look at you now!” they yelled at him. “You said you were going to destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days. Well then, if you are the Son of God, save yourself and come down from the cross!”
41 The leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders also mocked Jesus. 42 “He saved others,” they scoffed, “but he can’t save himself! So he is the King of Israel, is he? Let him come down from the cross right now, and we will believe in him! 43 He trusted God, so let God rescue him now if he wants him! For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” 44 Even the revolutionaries who were crucified with him ridiculed him in the same way.
Terrie's Comments:
This man named Simon. I wonder if he was out to watch the "parade" that day or if he was just going about his business and was interrupted by the processional that came across his path. I wonder what went through his mind as he carried the cross for Jesus, who was beyond recognition at this point already?
I wonder if any of the people who had been healed or received healing from Jesus were there mocking him or if they went home because they couldn't bear to watch what was going on?
Tori's Comments:
How horrified they would have been had they known they were mocking God! Oh, how he loves us...
Today is December 1st - We thought this month we would collect and pass on some ideas for making this Christmas fun, Christ-focused, and ideas for serving others throughout the month of December - who knows maybe you will discover a new tradition for your family :-)
- Read John 3:16
- Start an Advent Calendar or Wreath
- Say Thank you
- Set out a child-friendly Nativity for play
- Make Christmas Cards
- Be fun and positive
Take our personal comments or leave them. We would love to hear what stood out to you about today`s passage and how it encouraged you. Tell us in the comments below!
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