The Crucifixion

The next day, Jesus was taken to the high court where He was mocked, beaten and condemned for claiming to be The Son Of God. He was brought before Pontius Pilate, the Roman Governor Of Judea. The priests accused Jesus of claiming to be The King Of The Jews and asked that he be condemned to death. At first Pilate tried to pass Jesus off to King Herod, but He was brought back, and Pilate told the Jewish priestshe could find no fault with Jesus. The priests reminded him that anyone who claimed to bea king speaks against Caesar. Pilate publicly washed his hands of responsibility, yet ordered the crucifixion in response to the demands of the crowd. The Roman Soldiers whipped and beat Jesus, placed a crown of thorns on His Head and then led Him off to Mount Calvary. Jesus was crucified with two thieves, one at His left and the other at His right. Above His Head was the chrage against Him, "King Of The Jews." At His Feet were His mother, Mary, and Mary Magdalene. During the three hours of His Life on Earth, the soldiers and the crowd taunted Him, and Jesus, filled with agony and outbursts, spoke His final words. While Jesus was on The Cross, the sky darkened, and immediately upon His death, an earthquake erupted, tearing the temple's curtain from top to bottom. A soldier confirmed His death by sticking a spear into His Side, which produced blood and water. Jesus was taken down from The Cross and buried Him in a nearby tomb.