291. Father Forgive Them
All Christians believe Jesus’ remarkable forgiveness on the cross. “Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34)
292. King of the Jews
All Christians believe that an inscription on the cross contained the words, “King of the Jews” (Matthew 27:37; Mark 15:26; Luke 23:38; John 19:19)
293. Mocking at the Cross
All Christians agree that the cross was and still is mocked by some. “Likewise the chief priests also mocking, with the scribes, the Pharisees, and the elders, said, ‘He saved others, but he can't save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.’” (Matthew 27:41-42 cf. Mark 15:31-32; Luke 23:35b) “The soldiers also mocked him, coming to him and offering him vinegar, and saying, ‘If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!’” (Luke 23:36-37) “One of the criminals who was hanged insulted him, saying, ‘If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!’" (Luke 23:39)
294. In Paradise
All Christians believe that the one criminal on the cross was welcomed into Paradise. “He said to Jesus, ‘Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.’” (Luke 23:42-43)
295. John Looked After Mary
All Christians believe that John looked after Jesus’ mother after the crucifixion. “Therefore when Jesus saw his mother, and the disciple whom he loved standing there, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ From that hour, the disciple took her to his own home.” (John 19:26-27)
296. Darkness
All Christians agree that the sun was darkened from about noon until 3pm the day of Jesus’ Crucifixion. “It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. The sun was darkened” (Luke 23:44-45a cf. Matthew 27:45; Mark 15:33)
297. Forsaken
All Christians agree that at about 3pm Jesus cried out in a loud voice. “About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?’ That is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’” (Matthew 27:46 cf. Mark 15:34)
298. Cried Out
All Christians agree that Jesus cried out saying several other things before giving up His spirit. “I am thirsty.” (John 19:28) “It is finished.” (John 19:30) “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” (Luke 23:46)
299. Veil of the Temple
All Christians believe that “The veil of the temple was torn in two from the top to the bottom.” (Mark 15:38 cf. Matthew 27:51) This veil separated the holy place from the holy of holies, a room that only the high priest was allowed to enter once a year on the Day of Atonement. “Having therefore, brothers, boldness to enter into the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by the way which he dedicated for us, a new and living way, through the veil, that is to say, his flesh” (Hebrews 10:19-20)
300. Resurrection of Saints
All Christians believe that many saints were brought back to life at the crucifixion of our Lord. “The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; and coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, they entered into the holy city and appeared to many.” (Matthew 27:52-53)
