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Luke 23 · Grade 4

Father, Forgive Them

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Jesus was brought before Pilate, accused of misleading the nation. Pilate found Him innocent. Herod hoped to see a miracle, but Jesus said nothing, and Herod's soldiers mocked Him. Pilate tried three times to release Jesus. The crowd chose Barabbas, a man in prison for rebellion and murder. Jesus, the innocent One, took the place of the guilty.

On the way to the cross, Jesus told weeping women not to weep for Him but for their own children. At Calvary, He was crucified between two criminals. Even in pain, Jesus prayed for those who hurt Him. Rulers and soldiers mocked Him and told Him to save Himself. But He stayed on the cross to save us.

One criminal turned to Jesus in faith, and Jesus promised him Paradise that very day. Darkness covered the land, and the temple curtain was torn. With a loud voice, Jesus entrusted His spirit to the Father and died. A centurion said He was surely righteous. Joseph of Arimathea, a good man, buried Jesus in a tomb. Women who followed Jesus saw where He was laid and prepared spices. On the Sabbath they rested. But this was not the end. On the third day Jesus rose again! (Luke 24)

Show What You Know

  1. How did Barabbas's release show what Jesus came to do?

  2. What did Jesus do for the people who hurt Him?

  3. Why did Jesus stay on the cross instead of saving Himself?

  4. What did the centurion say about Jesus?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

JesusgoodcrossPilateParadise
  1. was brought before Pilate, accused of misleading the nation.
  2. found Him innocent.
  3. On the way to the , Jesus told weeping women not to weep for Him but for their own children.
  4. One criminal turned to Jesus in faith, and Jesus promised him that very day.
  5. Joseph of Arimathea, a man, buried Jesus in a tomb.

Think About It

  1. Jesus forgave the people who hurt Him. Who do you need to forgive?

  2. The criminal turned to Jesus at the very end and was welcomed. What does that teach you about God's grace?

Memory Verse

“Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.”

Luke 23:34 (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 be kind to someone who hurt you?
  • What does Jesus' love on the cross mean to you?
  • Jesus died for us, and on the third day He rose again. How does that give you hope?

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