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John 19 · Grade 5

The Lamb of God

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John 19 tells of Jesus' death with careful attention to fulfilled Scripture. Pilate tried to free Jesus. He had Him flogged. The soldiers twisted thorns into a crown and mocked Him as king. Pilate presented Him, saying, Behold, the man! and then, Behold, your King! The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. At about the sixth hour on the day of preparation, when the Passover lambs were being prepared, Pilate handed Jesus over.

Jesus went out bearing His cross to Golgotha. Pilate's title, written in Hebrew, Latin and Greek, proclaimed Him King of the Jews to the whole world. The soldiers divided His garments and cast lots for His tunic, fulfilling Psalm 22. Near the cross stood His mother and other women with the beloved disciple. Jesus entrusted His mother to that disciple. Knowing that all was now finished, He said, I am thirsty, fulfilling Scripture.

Then Jesus said, It is finished. He bowed his head, and gave up his spirit. The Greek word means completed or accomplished. (Some say it was also used for debts paid.) The work of salvation was accomplished. A soldier pierced His side, and blood and water came out. The eyewitness who saw it insists this is true so that you may believe. Not a bone was broken, like the Passover lamb, and they looked on Him whom they pierced, as Zechariah foretold. Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus buried Him with about a hundred pounds of spices in a new tomb in a garden. Some Christians see the garden as a reminder of Eden. And the story was not over: three days later the tomb was empty (John 20).

Show What You Know

  1. Why is the timing of Jesus' sentence significant?

  2. Why did Pilate write the title in three languages?

  3. What does the Greek word for It is finished mean?

  4. Why does the eyewitness say his testimony is true?

  5. Which Old Testament prophecies did John say were fulfilled?

Crossword

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Across

  1. The sign said Jesus was the ____.
  2. The soldiers put a crown of ____ on Jesus.

Down

  1. Where Jesus carried His cross.
  2. Jesus said, It is ____.
  3. The soldiers put a purple ____ on Jesus.
  4. The new tomb was in a ____.

Think About It

  1. The leaders said, We have no king but Caesar. Who or what do people choose as king instead of Jesus today?

  2. Spend a moment thanking Jesus that His work for you is finished. What do you want to say to Him?

Memory Verse

“When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

John 19:30 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for this Bible story. Help me to . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you praise Jesus for paying for your sin?
  • Even on the cross, Jesus made sure His mother was cared for. What does that show about His heart?
  • Three days later the tomb was empty. How does the resurrection change the way we see the cross?

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