Discussion Questions: Luke 23:26-43

  1. What does Simon of Cyrene carrying the cross of Jesus picture or signify? Discuss potential application. 
  2. What was the prophecy that Jesus uttered while on the way to Calvary?
  3. Jesus prayed (made intercession) for sinners while being crucified. What does this reveal about the purpose of the cross?
  4. What did the placard (sign) above Jesus say? What was the intended purpose of this sign? Ironically, what does it reveal about Jesus? Discuss potential application. 
  5. What promise did Jesus make to the repentant thief on the cross? What does this reveal about salvation in Christ Jesus? Who may be saved? When? Why? How is this possible? Discuss potential application.

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