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Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before we partake of the memorial of our Lord\u2019s death we are instructed to take some time for introspection.\u00a0 \u201cLet a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup.\u201d 1 Corinthians 11:28<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And so, this year we have set aside three Sunday meetings. The purpose is to use these meetings as a focus to think deeply and prepare our hearts to partake of the Memorial.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will not be reading these reprint articles during the meeting and we not planning to cover every part of the reprint article.\u00a0 We are using them as a guide for our meditations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy Our Lord was Crucified\u201d (Zion\u2019s WatchTower \u2013 May 24, 1908; R4171)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As we review the events of our Lord\u2019s crucifixion we would like to focus on three aspects of the crucifixion.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1)\u00a0 What did dying as a convicted criminal on a cross reveal about Jesus\u2019s character?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2)\u00a0 Why do you think Jesus \u201callowed\u201d someone to carry his cross part of the way?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3)\u00a0 What was the significance of the placard placed on Jesus\u2019s cross?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0 In Mark 15:27,28 we read, \u201cAnd with him they crucified two robbers, one on his right and one on his left.\u00a0 And the scripture was fulfilled that says, \u2018He was numbered with the transgressors\u2019\u201d(Isaiah 53:12).\u00a0 The fulfilment of this prophecy demonstrated Jesus\u2019 humility and obedience to obey the will of the Father.\u00a0 (Philippians 2:8)\u00a0 Perhaps the shame of being labeled a blasphemer, a rebel against God\u2019s law is what the \u201ccup\u201d Jesus asked to be removed in the Garden of Gethsemane.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.\u00a0 There is no denying that Jesus was in great physical pain and weakness after being whipped and beaten. \u00a0\u00a0Considering that this was after intense motional anguish in the garden prior to his arrest, we understand the need for help in lifting the heavy wooden piece of the cross.\u00a0 But perhaps there is a lesson to be learned in that it was not an angel or supernatural aid that was given to Jesus, but a man from the crowd that the soldiers compelled to help.\u00a0 It demonstrates the privilege Jesus\u2019s followers have to \u201cbear one another\u2019s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.\u201d (Galatians 6:2)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.\u00a0 In John 19:17-22 we read about the placard that was placed over Jesus\u2019s head while on the cross.\u00a0 It read \u201cKing of the Jews.\u201d\u00a0 The religious leaders wanted to change it to \u201cHe says, I am King of the Jews,\u201d but the Romans refused.\u00a0 This sign then become a visible rebuke to the people that the very man who had come from God to bring deliverance to their nation was rejected by them. (John 1:11)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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