Day 1- TRIAL BEFORE PILATE

Read Matthew 27:13-26; Mark 15:2-15; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:29-40
Did the Roman governor, Pilate, find any guilt in Jesus?
Who wanted Jesus dead? Did Jesus deserve the punishment He was sentenced?
Did Barabbas deserve the punishment? Write down anything else you learn about Jesus.
What was Jesus’ attitude in this tough time?

DIG DEEPER

The religious leaders did not want to kill Jesus because God’s law says “Thou shall not murder.” Read what Jesus, God Himself, says about murder in Matthew 5:21-22.
The Jews were trying not to break the law. But how were they breaking it?

Day 2- JESUS MOCKED BY SOLDIERS

Read Matthew 27:27-32; Mark 15:16-19
How harsh were the soldiers with Jesus?
Remember, Jesus took the death you deserved. Could you have made it through what Jesus had to do? Are you thankful He did it for you?

Day 3- JESUS IS CRUCIFIED

Read Matthew 27:33-51; Mark 15:20-39; Luke 23:26-47; John 19:16-30
What happened in the events of Jesus’ crucifixion? Take time to write down all that happened. You have to read all four Gospels to get the full story.

Day 4- THE CRIMINAL BELIEVES

Read Luke 23:38-43
What was one of the criminals saying about Jesus?
How did the other criminal defend Him?
What did the criminal who defended Jesus ask Him? What did Jesus say to Him?
Did the criminal believe in Jesus?

Day 5- FATHER FORGIVE THEM

Read Luke 23:34
What does Jesus say on the cross to His Father?
What do you learn about forgiveness from Jesus here? Did Jesus hate the men who hated Him?
Read Matthew 5:43-48
How was Jesus the perfect example of what He taught His disciples?
How can you be more like Jesus?
Has anyone hurt you? Did they even come close to hurting you like people hurt Jesus?
Ask God to help you forgive your enemies today.

BIGGER & BETTER

Read Matthew 27:51 and read about the veil in the Temple being torn in two. This curtain was no ordinary curtain. This curtain was huge and very tall. It separated the room in the Temple where God would dwell. Only the priests could go in the room where God’s presence was. Jesus’ death was the ultimate sacrifice. No longer do people bring sacrifices to the priest. Jesus tore down that curtain so you could approach God yourself. If you believe in Jesus, you are covered by His blood and can now have a relationship with God!