Lesson XXX. Jesus on the Cross

Jesse Lyman Hurlbut · 1907

Retold story (not Scripture)
This is a storyteller's retelling from an old children's book. Read the Bible passage for God's own words.

Bible: Matthew 27 · 1 min read · Ages 8+

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(Tell Story 36 in Part Sixth.)

1. To what place was Jē´s̝us led to be put to death? To Căl´va-ry̆.

2. What did they try to make Jē´s̝us carry? His cross.

3. What was done with Jē´s̝us at Căl´va-ry̆? He was fastened to the cross.

4. What writing was put upon the cross above the head of Jē´s̝us? "This is Jē´s̝us, the King of the Jews̝."

5. How long did Jē´s̝us live on the cross? Six hours.

6. How many times did he speak from the cross? Seven times.

7. What were the last words of Jē´s̝us before he died? "Father, into thy hands I give my spirit."

8. Who took down the body of Jē´s̝us from the cross? Jō´s̝eph of Ăr-ĭ-mă-thæ´ȧ.

9. Where was the body of Jē´s̝us buried? In Jō´s̝eph's own tomb.

10. How long was the body of Jē´s̝us in the tomb? From Friday evening until Sunday morning.

Jesse Lyman Hurlbut, Hurlbut's Bible Lessons for Boys and Girls (Philadelphia: John C. Winston Co., copyright 1907). Public domain. Transcription by the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (pgdp.net). printed page 48. Source

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