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Summary – Hello, and welcome to Real Living. I’m Lavinia Spirits, and we have something special for you today, something different. In this episode, I’m presenting a series on the passion, resurrection, and burial of the Lord, specifically focused for the season of Lent. I believe it’s important to delve into the depth of understanding what our Lord went through during His passion. Today, we’re focusing on a very intense portion of Scripture—the trials and the crucifixion of the Lord.
Before we dive into the passion, it’s crucial to discuss the Agony in the Garden, an integral part of this narrative. The significance of Jesus being depicted as the Lamb of God in the passion story is important. We’ll explore how Jesus, the Lamb of God, parallels the lamb offered at Passover in Moses’ time, and how the lamb of Passover sealed the old covenant, leading to the new covenant, sealed in the blood of the true Lamb, Jesus.
In Luke chapter 22, verse 39, we see Jesus and His disciples approaching the Mount of Olives after celebrating the Passover, the Last Supper. This journey was significant, traversing the rocky and bloodstained Kidron Valley, a reminder of the sacrifices made in the temple. We’ll delve into the psalms recited during this journey, specifically Psalm 118, and its profound connection to Jesus’ mission.
As we proceed, we’ll uncover the confrontations Jesus faced, from the arrest to the trials before Pontius Pilate and Herod. The relentless accusations against Jesus and the manipulation of circumstances for His condemnation will shed light on the political and religious dynamics at play.
Roman scourging was a brutal torture method involving the stripping of skin and exposure of veins and bowels. Soldiers would whip the condemned, putting their full body weight into each lash.The man buried in the Shroud of Turin was scourged, crowned with thorns, and crucified, offering compelling evidence of the severity of the torture.
The crown of thorns was constructed by Roman soldiers using a thorny plant common in Palestine.Pilate’s predicament and the severity of the Roman scourging are discussed, shedding light on Jesus’ physical condition before crucifixion.
Jesus is led to Golgotha, the place of crucifixion, carrying the horizontal element of the cross. The process of crucifixion is described, emphasizing the excruciating pain and suffering endured by Jesus and the two thieves.
Jesus’ words from the cross, including pleas for forgiveness, interactions with the criminals, and Psalm 22 references, are discussed.
The natural causes of Jesus’ death, including hypovolemic shock and exhaustion, are explored. The tearing of the temple veil symbolizes the removal of the barrier between God and humanity, signifying a new access through Jesus’ sacrifice.
The tearing of the temple veil symbolizes the Holy Spirit’s accessibility to all believers in the new dispensation. A reading from Hebrews highlights how Jesus’ sacrifice provides a new way to approach the Most Holy Place.
