FATHER, FORGIVE THEM

Luke 23: 26-49

Key Verse: 23:34a

1. Why did the soldiers make Simon carry Jesus' cross? (26) Who followed Jesus? (27) What did he say to them? (28-31) What did Jesus prophesy?

2. Describe the crucifixion (32-33) How much did Jesus suffer? (ref. Mark 15:34, Psalms 22:14-15) Why did Jesus suffer and die like this? (ref. Isaiah 53:4-6)

3. What did Jesus pray for on the cross? (34) How could he pray like this? Think about the power of love and forgiveness. What does the prayer of Jesus' forgiveness mean to you?

4. How did the crowds, government officials, and soldiers make fun of the crucified Jesus? (35-39) How was the man different? (40-42) Think about his repentance and faith. What did Jesus promise him and how was he blessed by being on the cross? (43)

5. What happened when Jesus died? (44-45) What does this reveal to us about the significance of his death? (ref. Hebrews 10:20) How did Jesus show his love, conviction, and total dependence to God? (46)

6. What confession did the Centurion make? (47) Who was there when Jesus died? (48-49)

v What does Jesus' death on the cross mean to you?