Luke Chapter 23

He Asked for the Body of Jesus Luke 23:50-56 audio video notes. Pilate released the body of Jesus to Joseph. Usually, the bodies of the executed were not released for burial. Sometimes they hung on the cross to rot or were thrown into the trash dump. Jesus was released. It was God’s plan. Joseph of … Read more

Father Forgive Them Luke 23:39-49 audio video notes. Jesus’ first statement on the cross was personally seeking forgiveness for the world’s most wretched sinners. Jesus showed and informed humanity there is no sin God cannot forgive. If there was forgiveness available for those vile people then there is forgiveness available for me, you, or anyone. … Read more

Crucifixion King Of The Jews Luke 23:25-39 audio video notes. Crucifixion was designed to mock the victim to the max. A good, successful crucifixion was when the victim didn’t just die, but became a laughingstock. It’s difficult for us to imagine this level of cruelty, but crucifixion, as hideous as it was, actually encouraged people … Read more

Herod Jesus Gave Him No Answer Luke 23:1-25 audio video notes. Herod attempted to provoke Jesus by accosting him. Jesus didn’t so much as acknowledge the egotistical maniac who had murdered Jesus’ cousin and mentor John the Baptist. Jesus gave him no answer. What fear, or bully, accosts you? Jesus showed us we don’t need … Read more