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Themes in Luke 23

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Themes in Luke 23

Luke 23:1 (show verse)

Then the whole assembly got up and brought Him before Pilate.

Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus

They began to accuse Jesus, asserting, “We found this Man misleading and perverting our nation and forbidding us to pay taxes to Caesar, and claiming that He Himself is Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed), a King.”

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Christ » Slandered » Of Christ and his disciples
Evil » Slander » Of Christ and his disciples
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, a king
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Slander » Of Christ and his disciples
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king
Treason » Instances of » Jesus falsely accused of
Tribute » Roman » Our lord falsely accused of forbidding to pay

Luke 23:3 (show verse)

So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him, “It is just as you say.”

Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Pleading » Jesus declined to plead
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in
Treason » Instances of » Jesus falsely accused of

Luke 23:4 (show verse)

Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no guilt in this Man.”

Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)

Luke 23:5 (show verse)

But they were insistent and said, “He stirs up the people [to rebel], teaching throughout Judea, starting from Galilee even as far as here [in Jerusalem].”

Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Judea » Also called judah and judaea » It applies to the territory east of the jordan river in
Rage » Anger, easily kindled into rage
Slander » Instances of » That he was seditious

Luke 23:6 (show verse)

When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was a Galilean.

Galilee » Pprovince of
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Herod (antipas), tetrarch of
Galilee » Jurisdiction of, granted to herod by the romans
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:7 (show verse)

And when he learned that He belonged to the jurisdiction of Herod [Antipas, the tetrarch of Galilee], he sent Him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.

Antipas » Ruled » Galilee » Slayed » John the baptist
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Herod (antipas), tetrarch of
Galilee » Jurisdiction of, granted to herod by the romans
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas)
Herods of the new testament » Antipas (herod the tetrarch) facts concerning » He ruled over galilee and perea for about thirty years seeking the title of king he was banished to gaul
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By sending him to herod
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:8 (show verse)

When Herod saw Jesus, he was exceedingly pleased. He had wanted to see Him for a long time because of what he had heard about Him, and was hoping to see some [miraculous] sign [even something spectacular] done by Him.

Curiosity » Instances of » Of herod (antipas), to see jesus
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Desires to see jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Miracles » The wicked » Desire to see
Miracles » Demanded by unbelievers
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:9 (show verse)

And he questioned Him at some length, but Jesus made no reply.

Christ » Silent of Christ » Before herod
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny
Silence » Of Christ » Before herod
Christ Silent » Before herod

Luke 23:10 (show verse)

The chief priests and the scribes were standing there, continually accusing Him heatedly.

Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny
Scribes » Modern » Active in procuring our lord's death

Luke 23:11 (show verse)

And Herod with his soldiers, after treating Him with contempt and mocking and ridiculing Him, dressed Him in a gorgeous robe and sent Him back to Pilate.

Antipas » Ruled » Galilee » Slayed » John the baptist
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Persecution of
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mocked by men
Church » Enemies of » Of Christ
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Herods of the new testament » Antipas (herod the tetrarch) facts concerning » He ruled over galilee and perea for about thirty years seeking the title of king he was banished to gaul
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Enduring indignities
Irony » Instances of » The roman soldiers to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Malice » Instances of » Herod antipas toward jesus
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Mocking » Of Christ » Of Christ
Persecution » Of Christ
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus
Scoffing » Instances of » Herod antipas
Soldiers » Mock jesus
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Of Christ
Sufferings of Christ » He was mocked

Luke 23:12 (show verse)

Now that very day Herod and Pilate became friends with each other—before this they had been enemies.

Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Reconciliation » Between pilate and herod antipas
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:13 (show verse)

Pilate summoned the chief priests and the rulers and the people,

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:14 (show verse)

and said to them, “You brought this man before me as one who corrupts and incites the people to rebellion. After examining Him before you, I have found no guilt in this Man regarding the charges which you make against Him.

Luke 23:15 (show verse)

No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and indeed, He has done nothing to deserve death.

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:16 (show verse)

Therefore I will punish Him [to teach Him a lesson] and release Him.”

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Feast of the passover » Custom of releasing a prisoner at
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Passover » Prisoner released at, by the romans
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Punishment » Minor offenses » Punishable by » Scourging

Luke 23:17 (show verse)

[Now he was obligated to release to them one prisoner at the Feast.]

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Criminals » Released at feasts
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Feast of the passover » Custom of releasing a prisoner at
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Passover » Prisoner released at, by the romans
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Released at feasts

Luke 23:18 (show verse)

But they [loudly] shouted out all together, saying, “Away with this Man, and release Barabbas to us!”

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Christ » Rejected » The chief priests and rulers
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Incite the people to ask that barabbas be released and jesus be destroyed
Rejected » Christ » The chief priests and rulers
Rejection » Of Christ » The chief priests and rulers

Luke 23:19 (show verse)

(He was one who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection that happened in the city, and for murder.)

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisons » Used for confining » Persons accused of crimes

Luke 23:20 (show verse)

Pilate addressed them again, wanting to release Jesus,

Luke 23:21 (show verse)

but they kept shouting out, “Crucify, crucify Him!”

Luke 23:22 (show verse)

A third time he said to them, “Why, what wrong has He done? I have found no guilt [no crime, no offense] in Him demanding death; therefore I will punish Him [to teach Him a lesson] and release Him.”

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By proposing to inflict a minor penalty
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus

Luke 23:23 (show verse)

But they were insistent and unrelenting, demanding with loud voices that Jesus be crucified. And their voices began to prevail and accomplish their purpose.

Luke 23:24 (show verse)

Pilate pronounced sentence that their demand be granted.

Luke 23:25 (show verse)

And he released the man they were asking for who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he handed over Jesus to their will.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people

Luke 23:26 (show verse)

When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in [to the city] from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus.

Cross » Jesus crucified on
Cross » Carried by » Simon
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Simon » Of cyrene
Simon » A man from the city of cyrene » Compelled to carry jesus' cross

Luke 23:27 (show verse)

Following Him was a large crowd of the people, including women who were mourning and wailing for Him.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Women of jerusalem
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Human, examples of
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
Women » First at the gravesite

Luke 23:28 (show verse)

But Jesus, turning toward them, said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Certain women
Women » First at the gravesite

Luke 23:29 (show verse)

For behold, the days are coming when they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that have not given birth, and the breasts that have never nursed.’

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)

Luke 23:30 (show verse)

Then they will begin to say to the mountains, ‘Fall on us!’ and to the hills, ‘Cover us!’

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)

Luke 23:31 (show verse)

For if they do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Trees » Illustrative » (dry,) of the wicked ripe for judgment
Trees » Illustrative » (green,) of the innocence of Christ

Luke 23:32 (show verse)

Two others also, who were criminals, were being led away to be executed with Him.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus

Luke 23:33 (show verse)

When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left.

Calvary » Also called golgotha, place where jesus was crucified
Crucifixion » He was crucified
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Being nailed to the cross
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Crucifixion
Sufferings of Christ » He was crucified

Luke 23:34 (show verse)

And Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing His clothes among themselves.

Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
Christ » His farewell prayer joh 17 » On the cross, for his enemies
Christ » Spirit of » Forgiving
Christ, character of » Forgiving
Christ's » His farewell prayer joh 17 » On the cross, for his enemies
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Enemies » Prayer for
Enemies » Christ prayed for his
Enemy » Jesus, of his persecutors
Forgiveness » Why jesus Christ asked God the father to forgive man
Forgiveness » Instances of » Jesus forgives his enemies
Forgiveness of injuries » Christ set an example of
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Jesus
Good for evil » Returning » Jesus, to his crucifiers
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Jews
intercession » Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Jesus
Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Praying for his enemies
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jesus on the cross
Intercessory prayer » Christ set an example of
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of the jews, it may be done in ignorance
Sinners » Sin » Jews » Ignorance
Spirit of Christ » Forgiving

Luke 23:35 (show verse)

Now the people stood by, watching; but even the rulers ridiculed and sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others [from death]; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) of God, His Chosen One.”

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » By the rulers
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, the chosen of God
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Scoffing » Instances of » The people and the jewish rulers
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » People and rulers

Luke 23:36 (show verse)

The soldiers also mocked Him, coming up to Him and [cruelly] offering Him sour wine,

Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mocked by men
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » By the soldiers
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Mocking » Of Christ » Of Christ
Scoffing » Instances of » Soldiers
Soldiers » Mock jesus
Sufferings of Christ » He was mocked
Wine » Cheap wine (like vinegar) given to jesus at the crucifixion

Luke 23:37 (show verse)

and sarcastically saying, “If you are [really] the King of the Jews, save Yourself [from death]!”

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » By the soldiers
satanic If's » At the cross if thou be the son of God, come down from the cross » The cry of the soldiers
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Satanic » At the cross if thou be the son of God, come down from the cross » The cry of the soldiers
Soldiers » Mock jesus

Luke 23:38 (show verse)

Now there was also an inscription above Him: “THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Inscriptions » Above jesus at the crucifixion
Irony » Instances of » The inscription of pilate above jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Language » Mentioned in scripture » Latin
Language » Mentioned in scripture » Greek
Language » Kinds of, mentioned » Latin
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Superscription (inscription) » Inscription, sign » On the cross

Luke 23:39 (show verse)

One of the criminals who had been hanged [on a cross beside Him] kept hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself and us [from death]!”

Christ » Reproves » Reviled
Converts » Instances of » The thief on the cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » By one of the thieves
satanic If's » At the cross if thou be the son of God, come down from the cross » The cry of the thief
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » The dying thief rebukes his companion
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Malefactor
Satanic » At the cross if thou be the son of God, come down from the cross » The cry of the thief
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » The dying thief rebukes his companion
Sufferings of Christ » He was reviled

Luke 23:40 (show verse)

But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

Converts » Instances of » The thief on the cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Dying thief » Rebuked his sinful companion
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Penitent thief » Rebuked his sinful companion
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » The dying thief rebukes his companion
Repentance » True--exemplified » Thief on the cross
Reproof » On account of » Reviling Christ
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » The dying thief rebukes his companion

Luke 23:41 (show verse)

We are suffering justly, because we are getting what we deserve for what we have done; but this Man has done nothing wrong.”

Confession of sin » Examples of personal » Prodigal son
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Thief
Converts » Instances of » The thief on the cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Dying thief » Declared Christ to be sinless
Dying thief » Confessed his own sin
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Penitent thief » Declared Christ to be sinless
Penitent thief » Confessed his own sin
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's sinlessness, general references to
Repentance » True--exemplified » Thief on the cross
Sin » Examples of personal » Prodigal son

Luke 23:42 (show verse)

And he was saying, “Jesus, [please] remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”

Christ » Divinity » Kingdom of
Church » Thy kingdom
Converts » Instances of » The thief on the cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Dying thief » Confessed Christ, calling him lord
Dying thief » Exhibited wonder faith
Dying thief » Made a model prayer
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Kingdom » Christ's
Penitent thief » Confessed Christ, calling him lord
Penitent thief » Exhibited wonder faith
Penitent thief » Made a model prayer
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
Prayer » To be offered » To Christ
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The dying thief
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
Prayer, answers to » Thief on the cross
Remember » Me » Prayer for
divine Remembrance » Prayer for
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of Christ

Luke 23:43 (show verse)

Jesus said to him, “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

Christ » In presence of » Joy in Christ's presence
Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Christ's » Presence, in » A source of joy of the future life
Converts » Instances of » The thief on the cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Dying thief » Received an immediate answer
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Joy in Christ's presence
Hell » Disembodied spirits » Jesus visited
Hell » Disembodied spirits » Paradise
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Life » Christ » Continuous
Outcasts received » The dying thief
Parables » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Paradise » The place of glorified spirits
Penitent thief » Received an immediate answer
Prayer, answers to » Thief on the cross
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ
the future » No more » Joy in Christ's presence

Luke 23:44 (show verse)

It was now about the sixth hour (noon), and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.),

Luke 23:45 (show verse)

because the sun was obscured; and the veil [of the Holy of Holies] of the temple was torn in two [from top to bottom].

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Darkness at the crucifixion
The sun » Miracles connected with » Darkened at the crucifixion
Symbols and similitudes » The tearing of the curtain in the temple
Veil » Of the temple » Torn from the top to the bottom at the time of the crucifixion of jesus
the sacred Veil » Was rent at the death of our lord

Luke 23:46 (show verse)

And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit!” Having said this, He breathed His last.

Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Committal » Committal into God's hands
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
God » Trust in » Committal into God's hands
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Having a human soul
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ

Luke 23:47 (show verse)

Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he began praising and honoring God, saying, “Certainly this Man was innocent.”

Armies » March in ranks » Roman army » Centurions
Centurion » In charge of the soldiers who crucified jesus, testifies, "truly this was the son of God,"
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The centurion
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Luke 23:48 (show verse)

All the crowds who had gathered for this spectacle, when they saw what had happened, began to return [to their homes], beating their breasts [as a sign of mourning or repentance].

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Luke 23:49 (show verse)

And all His acquaintances and the women who had accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, watching these things.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Women from, ministered to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Women » First at the gravesite

Luke 23:50 (show verse)

A man named Joseph, who was a member of the Council (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court), a good and honorable man

Counsellor » Was member of the sanhedrin at jerusalem
Integrity » Instances of » Joseph, a counselor
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
Justice » Exemplified » Joseph

Luke 23:51 (show verse)

(he had not consented to the Council’s plan and action) a man from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for and expecting the kingdom of God;

Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Examples of avoiding » Joseph of arimathea
Arimathea » A town five miles north of jerusalem
Counsellor » Was member of the sanhedrin at jerusalem
Fellowship » Instances of those who avoided fellowship with the wicked » Joseph of arimathaea
Integrity » Instances of » Joseph, a counselor
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Justice » Exemplified » Joseph

Luke 23:52 (show verse)

this man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Pontius pilate » Allows joseph of arimathaea to take jesus' body

Luke 23:53 (show verse)

And [after receiving permission] he took it down and wrapped it in a linen [burial] cloth and laid Him in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid.

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb

Luke 23:54 (show verse)

It was the day of preparation [for the Sabbath], and the Sabbath was dawning.

Days » Feast of » Of preparation
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Preparation » Day of
Sabbath » Preparations for the

Luke 23:55 (show verse)

Now the women who had come with Him from Galilee followed [closely], and saw the tomb and how His body was laid.

Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Women from, ministered to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Women » First at the gravesite

Luke 23:56 (show verse)

Then they went back and prepared spices and ointments and sweet-smelling herbs.

And on the Sabbath they rested in accordance with the commandment [forbidding work].

Anointing » Was used for » Preparing the dead for burial
Anointing » Of the dead
Burial » With spices
Embalming » How performed by the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Sabbath » Observance of » By the women preparing to embalm the corpse of jesus
Spices » Prepared for embalming the corpse of jesus
Women » First at the gravesite