Lesson 3593

 (Lesson 3593)(11-04-21) John 19:31-37

    “ The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs: But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water. And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe. For these things were done, that the scripture should be fulfilled, A bone of him shall not be broken. And again another scripture saith, They shall look on him whom they pierced.”

    Today’s quote relates that the Romans soldiers did not break Jesus’ legs as was the custom for those who were crucified so close to the sabbath. That action fulfilled and confirmed the biblical scripture.

    There are those who tend to stress the deeply emotional aspects of the death of our Savior. To me, that takes attention away from the awesome results of what Jesus did that day. Athough its sad that Jesus suffered so intensely, I believe that the more important aspects of His death are the astounding accomplishment  He achieved that blessed day. He gave His life so that we can have life everlasting. Praise God!~