Faith & Reason Nexus

1. Arrival at Golgotha – Matthew 27:33
   Jesus arrives at the place of crucifixion.
2. Stupefying drink refused – Matthew 27:34
   Jesus refuses the wine mixed with gall, a stupefying drink meant to dull the pain.
3. Crucified between two thieves – Luke 23:32-33
   Jesus is crucified between two criminals.
4. FIRST CRY: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” – Luke 23:34
   Jesus prays for forgiveness for those who are crucifying Him.
5. Soldiers cast lots for His garments – Luke 23:34
   The soldiers divide Jesus’ clothes by casting lots.
6. People revile Him – Matthew 27:39-40
   The crowd mocks and insults Jesus as He hangs on the cross.
7. Priests mock Him – Matthew 27:41-43
   The religious leaders mock Jesus, challenging Him to save Himself.
8. Rulers deride Him – Luke 23:35
   The political rulers join in mocking Jesus, questioning His kingship.
9. Soldiers mock Him – Luke 23:36-37
   The soldiers sarcastically address Jesus, offering Him a crown of thorns and a robe.
10. Two thieves rail on Him; one repents – Matthew 27:44, Luke 23:39-43
    Both criminals initially mock Jesus, but one of them repents and asks Jesus for forgiveness, and Jesus assures him that he will be with Him in paradise.
11. SECOND CRY: “Assuredly I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” – Luke 23:43
    Jesus promises the repentant thief that he will join Him in paradise that very day.
12. THIRD CRY: “Woman, behold your son.” – John 19:26
    Jesus speaks to His mother, Mary, and to the beloved disciple, John, entrusting her care to him.
13. The supernatural darkness begins – Luke 23:44-45
    From noon until 3 PM, darkness falls over the land, signaling the moment of Christ’s death.
14. FOURTH CRY: “My God, My God, why have Thou forsaken me?” – Mark 15:34
    Jesus cries out in anguish, feeling the weight of sin and separation from God.
15. FIFTH CRY: “I thirst.” – John 19:28
    Jesus expresses physical thirst, fulfilling Scripture.
16. SIXTH CRY: “It is finished.” – John 19:30
    Jesus declares that His mission is accomplished, and the work of salvation is completed.
17. SEVENTH CRY: “Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit.” – Luke 23:46
    Jesus surrenders His spirit to the Father, committing Himself into God’s hands.
18. Jesus yielded up His spirit – Matthew 27:50
    Jesus dies, having given His life voluntarily.
19. Veil of the temple rent in two from the top to the bottom – Matthew 27:51
    The temple veil is torn, symbolizing the new access to God through Jesus’ sacrifice.
20. The earth quakes – Matthew 27:51
    A great earthquake shakes the land as a sign of the momentous event.
21. Rocks split open – Matthew 27:51
    Rocks are split asunder, further signifying the dramatic nature of Jesus’ death.
22. Bodies of many saints were resurrected – Matthew 27:52-53
    After Jesus’ death, many of the saints who had died were resurrected and appeared to many in Jerusalem.
23. Christ’s side pierced by the Roman spear – John 19:34
    To confirm Jesus’ death, a Roman soldier pierces His side with a spear, fulfilling prophecy.
24. Christ’s body taken down from the cross – Matthew 27:57-61, John 19:39-42
    Jesus’ body is removed from the cross by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus.
25. Christ’s body was wrapped in linen and laid in the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea – Luke 23:53
    Jesus is buried in the newly prepared tomb of Joseph of Arimathea, fulfilling the prophecy of His burial.

“And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself.” – John 12:32
Jesus’ crucifixion, though a moment of intense suffering, becomes the means of drawing all people to Him for salvation.