The public was invited to the execution site and the Roman soldiers allowed onlookers to view the condemned up close. Many of those who passed by spoke all manner of evil against the Son of God and exulted in His misery.

The religious tools of Satan showed up to mock the divinity of the Messiah a final time. It must have been aggravating to be nailed to a cross with the ungodly Jewish leadership egging Jesus on, telling Him to come down from the cross and prove He was the Son of God. Like flies, they were determined to pester Jesus until He died.

Both of the malefactors railed against Jesus, calling for Him to free them all. After a while, one of the men recognized his spiritual depravity and decided to repent. He asked the Son of God to intercede on his behalf and Jesus granted the man salvation on the spot.

The love Jesus had for His mother was evident when He saw her accompanied by John. The God-man looked at both of them and stated they were now family. Jesus wanted John to take care of His mother.

I’m not sure if you have examined how horribly Jesus suffered on the cross; we really should appreciate our salvation that was paid with His body and blood.

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Yours in Christ,

Pastor John S. Torell