THE GLORY OF JESUS ON THE CROSS

GBS 2 – [John 19] THE GLORY OF JESUS

John 19:16-42 (Read 19:1-42)

Key Verse: 19:30

1.  
What was Pilate’s final decision, and what was the basis for his decision
(1-16a)? Describe the crucifixion of Jesus (16b-18). What did the notice,
“Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews,” written in Aramaic, Latin and Greek
imply (19-22)?

2.  
How did John understand the soldiers’ actions (23-24; Ps 22:18)? What familiar
faces did Jesus see near the cross, and how did he show compassion amidst his
own suffering (25-27)? What do Jesus’ words “I am thirsty” reveal (28-29; Ps
69:21)? 

3.  
What do Jesus’ last words reveal about the meaning of his death (30; Jn 1:29;
17:4-5)? What is the significance of Jesus giving up his spirit (Jn 10:17-18)?
How does the cross reveal Jesus’ glory, and in what sense is it a victory (Heb
2:14-15)?

4.  
 What conclusive evidence does John give for Jesus’ death (31-35)? What
further Scriptures were fulfilled through this event (36-37)? What impact did
Jesus’ death have on Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus (38-42)?

 19:16-42

·      
How can perceiving the glory of the cross strengthen us to
overcome the darkness we face today?