When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. And all of a sudden it’s over. All the build up, all the drama, all the suspense is over in just one sentence: “When they came to the place that is...

Two others also, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. It’s another small detail, I know, but again I think very important. Jesus is led away with two others, both criminals, and he will be put to death with them. Why does this matter? Because Jesus, the one we...

It was nine o’clock in the morning when they crucified him. The inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” And with him they crucified two bandits, one on his right and one on his left. In case you were wondering why Jesus died, or how this teacher, preacher, and...

And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh; but he did not take it. And they crucified him, and divided his clothes among them, casting lots to decide what each should take. There is a chilling brevity to Mark’s description of Jesus’ crucifixion. Four words in English, “and they...

Then they brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means the place of a skull). We don’t know much about Golgotha with any certainty. It’s referenced in all four gospels, presumed to be a hill just outside the city gates, probably close enough to a major road that passers-by could...

As soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. We have a tendency to think of Jesus as a religious rebel and Jesus’ opponents as the religious leadership. This...