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Order of the Events of the Crucifixion


The New Unger's Bible Handbook, Merrill F. Unger, Revised by Gary N. Larson, Moody Press, Chicago, 1984, pp. 397-398

1. Arrival at Golgotha (Calvary), Mt 27:33; Mk 15:22; Lk 23:33; Jn 19:17

2. Offer of a benumbing drink, Mt 27:34

3. The crucifixion, Mt 27:35

4. Cry, &ls;Father, forgive...', Lk 23:34

5. The parting of Christ's garments, Mt 27:35

6. Jesus mocked, Mt 27:39-44; Mk 15:29

7. The thieves rail on Him, but one believes, Mt 27:44

8. Second cry, "Today you will be with me...', Lk 23:43

9. Third cry, &ls;Dear woman, here is your son,' Jn 19:26-27

10. The darkness, Mt 27:45; Mk 15:33

11. The fourth cry, &ls;My God, my God...', Mt 27:46-47; Mk 15:34-36

12. Fifth cry, &ls;I am thirsty,' Jn 19:28

13. Sixth cry, &ls;It is finished,' Jn 19:30

14. Seventh cry, &ls;Father, into thy hands...,' Lk 23:46

15. Jesus dismisses His spirit, Mt 27:50; Mk 15:37