The Crucifixion. "There was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour." Luke 23:44.
20. Instead of consenting to His release, what did Christ's accusers now demand?
“And they were instant [earnest] with loud voices, requiring that He might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed.” Verse 23.
21. Although Pilate had declared his belief in Christ's innocence, yet what cruel punishment did he inflict upon Him?
“Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged Him.” John 19:1.
22. What shameful treatment did Christ receive from the soldiers?
“And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! And they spit upon Him, and took the reed, and smote Him on the head.” Matt. 27:29, 30.
23. After bringing Him to the place of crucifixion, what drink was offered Christ to stupefy Him?
“They gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when He had tasted thereof, He would not drink.” Verse 34.