1. Jesus Crucifixion and Death
To describe the events and attitudes of people at the Crucifixion
To explain the meaning of Jesus’ death
To reflect on how Jesus death was predicted in the OT

2. C Jesus’ disciple John with Mary the mother of Jesus
Label your picture of the crucifixion scene.
*If you were there, who would you be with ? Why?
A Jesus.
B two thieves
C Jesus’ disciple John with Mary the mother of Jesus
D Roman soldiers
E Pharisee (Jewish priest)
F Roman officer (on a horse)
G ordinary Jewish people
Jesus.
two thieves
Roman soldiers
Roman officer
Pharisee (Jewish priest)
ordinary Jewish people
Jesus’ disciple John with Mary the mother of Jesus

3. What they said… Underline or highlight what
the Jewish people & priests say
the Roman soldiers say
the Roman officer says
the good & bad thieves say
2. In your table explain what each of the characters
- said or did: give a quote - attitude was
**Whose attitude inspires or surprises you most? Why?

4. Which is True/ False ?
Mary and the disciple John were at the foot of the cross
Both thieves mocked Jesus
Jesus’ legs were not broken
The soldiers played cards under the cross
There was a sign above Jesus’ cross that said “Jesus of Nazareth, Son of God”
Jesus was given a drink when he was on the cross
A Roman soldier stuck a spear through Jesus’s side when he was still alive

5. The Meaning of Jesus death
What does this clip say about why Jesus died?
Explain why Jesus died.
Why is Jesus the only person who could ever have died for our sins?

6. “They pierced my hands and my feet” Ps 22
“They shall look upon the one they have pierced” Zech 10:12
The OT predicted this would happen.
What part of the story is each prophecy predicting?
1. Write out 2 quotes. Draw the scene each quote predicts.
**Do you think this proves that it all happened according to God’s plan, or is there another explanation (coincidence? done on purpose? made to fit the story?)
“Not one of his bones shall be broken” Ps 34:20
“They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my robes” Ps 22

7. Video clip of the Crucifixion, from Gospel of John