from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 27:37-44) The Passion of Christ Questions to be answered in this study The Bible divides Jesus’ suffering, crucifixion, and death into three segments of three hours each; what are those segments? What was the difference in the sign placed on the cross of Jesus and that of criminals? What was the difference in the Roman criminal justice system and ours today? Thievery was not a capital crime in the Roman Empire. So, why were thieves crucified with Jesus? Why did the Romans choose to execute criminals just outside the Gates of Jerusalem? What are the vital truths that we learn from the salvation of…

from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 27:32-36) The Passion of Christ Questions to be answered in this study Who carried the cross of Jesus? What is the Via Dolorosa, and what does it mean? When was Jerusalem destroyed after the crucifixion and by whom? What was Jesus’ advice to the paid women mourners who followed Him to the cross? What example does Simon’s walking with Jesus to the cross present to believers today? What are we who believe in Jesus to expect when we walk closely with Him? What hours of the day did the crucifixion take place? What was the purpose of giving vinegar to victims being crucified? Why…

from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 27:26-31) The Passion of Christ Questions to be answered in this study What was the price Pilate paid for his part in the crucifixion of Jesus? Why was the Passover celebrated each year by the Jews? What were Jesus’ activities during the week of the Passover leading up to His death on the cross? There are three significant time markers: 9 AM, 12 PM, and 3 PM leading up to the death of Jesus; what is their significance? “Barabbas was a title; what was the real name of Barabbas, and how did it relate to Jesus’ name? In what way are each of us…