JESUS IS CRUCIFIED

The story of Jesus’ crucifixion is one of the most well-known and significant events in Christian history. According to the Christian faith, Jesus Christ was the Son of God who came to Earth to save humanity from sin.

The story begins with Jesus being arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane after praying with his disciples. He was taken to the high priest Caiaphas, where he was questioned and accused of blasphemy. The Jewish leaders wanted to put him to death, but since they did not have the power to do so, they brought him to the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate.

Pilate found no fault in Jesus, but the Jewish leaders insisted that he be crucified. To appease the crowd, Pilate gave them the choice of releasing either Jesus or Barabbas, a notorious criminal. The crowd chose Barabbas, and Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified.

Jesus was then taken to Golgotha, also known as the Place of the Skull, where he was crucified along with two other criminals. He was mocked and ridiculed by those who passed by, and even one of the criminals crucified beside him joined in the taunting.

As he hung on the cross, Jesus cried out, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” He also asked one of the criminals for forgiveness, promising him a place in paradise. Jesus’ mother, Mary, and some of his disciples were also present at the crucifixion.

After several hours, Jesus died and his body was taken down from the cross. He was buried in a tomb, but on the third day, he rose from the dead, fulfilling the prophecy of his resurrection.

The crucifixion of Jesus is considered by Christians to be a sacrifice for the sins of humanity and a symbol of God’s love and forgiveness. It is commemorated each year on Good Friday, leading up to the celebration of Easter, which marks the resurrection of Jesus.