Luke 23

“The women who had come with him from Galilee followed and saw the tomb and how his body was laid.” Luke 23:55 ESV Reflection: why was it only the women who follow Joseph to bury Jesus?  In this very dark, very difficult moment of Jesus crucifixion and death, we looked at how Joseph of Arimathea […]

“Now there was a man named Joseph, from the Jewish town of Arimathea. He was a member of the council, a good and righteous man, who had not consented to their decision and action; and he was looking for the kingdom of God.” Luke 23:50-51 ESV Reflection: how would you be able to recognize the

“Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.” Luke 23:32-33 ESV Reflection: why are two criminals crucified next to Jesus,

“But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. So Pilate decided to grant their demand. He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.” Luke 23:23-25 NIV Reflection: what is the will