How Could a Crucified Man Be King? The Scandal of the Cross (John 19:17-27)

<p>The cross is so familiar to us today that it&#39;s easy to forget just how shocking it was. To the Roman world, crucifixion was a humiliating death reserved for slaves and criminals. Yet above Jesus&#39; head were the words: “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”<br>In Part 1 of our study of the crucifixion, we walk through John 19:17-27 and unpack what actually happened at Golgotha, why the cross was so scandalous to both Jews and Romans, and how Jesus is crowned King through the very suffering meant to humiliate Him.<br>We also explore the meaning behind “the place of the skull,” why Jesus was crucified between two criminals, the significance of His title being written in three languages, and the remarkable fulfillment of Psalm 22 as Roman soldiers cast lots for His clothing. Finally, we see Jesus caring for His mother even while hanging on the cross.<br>📖 Scripture: John 19:17-27 (ESV)<br>🎙️ Bible Bible Bible is a verse-by-verse podcast hosted by brothers Stephen and Ben Joffer. New episodes every week.<br>🔔 Subscribe for Part 2 as we continue through the crucifixion and death of Jesus.<br>CHAPTERS<br>0:00 The most important day in human history<br>0:32 Jesus is led to the cross<br>1:06 What and where is Golgotha?<br>2:27 Where was Jesus actually crucified?<br>4:42 The “Place of the Skull” and Genesis 3<br>5:26 Jesus carries His own cross<br>6:44 What crucifixion was actually like<br>8:18 Why crucifixion was so horrific<br>9:29 How the cross changed world history<br>10:56 The physical and spiritual suffering of Jesus<br>11:47 “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews”<br>12:28 Why Pilate put the sign above Jesus<br>13:57 Jesus is crowned King through the cross<br>14:46 Why a crucified God was so scandalous<br>16:32 Why the cross offended the Roman and Jewish worlds<br>17:53 The upside-down Kingdom of Jesus<br>18:46 Why was Jesus crucified between two criminals?<br>20:17 Why the sign was written in three languages<br>21:24 The soldiers divide Jesus&#39; clothing<br>21:53 How Jesus fulfills Psalm 22<br>24:23 Jesus speaks to His mother from the cross<br>24:50 Why Jesus says, “Behold your son”<br>27:24 Part 1 concludes<br>#John19 #Crucifixion #JesusChrist #TheCross #BibleStudy #GospelOfJohn #BibleBibleBible #ChristianPodcast #BiblePodcast #Christianity #Golgotha<br>Instagram Caption<br>How could a man being tortured and executed like a criminal possibly be a King?<br>That&#39;s what made the message of the cross so shocking. To the Roman world, kings c