Bible Ch 9 q 1 Flashcards
Be able to define and describe crucifixion as it was understood in the 1st century.
Stauroo
Considered as one of the most painful ways to die in the time of Jesus
Why does crucifixion make Christianity unique?
they celebrate someone that suffered
in death
What group originally utilized crucifixion and which military leader eventually adopted it?
Persians
Alexander the Great
Why were Romans never crucified?
it was too gruesome and humiliating
What is flogging?
Scouring; leather whip interwoven with pieces of metal, bone and glass which tore skin, often to bone
What things were done to Jesus to specifically mock him as a king?
They gave him a purple robe, a crown of thorns, and a reed/staff
Who helped Jesus carry the cross and why could this man had been instrumental in the building of the early church?
Simon of Cyrene
father of Rufus and Alexander who were new Christian church leaders of Rome
Where was Jesus crucified? What did it mean?
Golgotha/Calvary; skull
What are the three factors of pain during crucifixion?
- Painful and nonfatal character of the wounds
- Abnormal position of the body
- Traumatic fever induced by hanging or a long period of time
What are the first words from Jesus while he is on the cross and what is their significance?
“Father forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”
He is fulfilling his own teaching
“Father forgive them, for they know not what they do” demonstrates
Forgiveness to all people
“Today you shall be with me in paradise” demonstrates:
Forgiving the unforgivable
“Woman, behold, this is your son” demonstrates:
Honoring his earthly mother and providing someone to care for her
“My God, My God, why have you forsaken me” demonstrates:
Jesus’ sacrifice and the pain he endured for us
“I am thirsty” demonstrates
the completion of the Psalm 22:15 prophecy
