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Did Jesus Really Live Again? Did Jesus really live again? Yes, when the third

Did Jesus Really Live Again? Did Jesus really live again? Yes, when the third day came, He wakened and He left the tomb; He called Mary’s name. Did Jesus come to those He loved? Yes, people touched His feet, And of the fish and honeycomb He did truly eat. And there were nail-prints in His hands And a spear wound in His side. Did Jesus really live again After He had died? Oh yes! And so shall I! Words: Mabel Jones Gabbott, b. 1910. © 1977 IRI Music: Royce Campbell Twitchell, b. 1939. © 1977 IRI Enr. Act. 4

The Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus Christ “Lesson 32: The Crucifixion and Burial of

The Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus Christ “Lesson 32: The Crucifixion and Burial of Jesus Christ, ” Primary 7: New Testament, 108

 On a cold, wintry day an airplane crashed into a bridge in Washington,

On a cold, wintry day an airplane crashed into a bridge in Washington, D. C. , and plunged into the icy Potomac River.

 Many people were killed, but six people hung on to the plane’s tail

Many people were killed, but six people hung on to the plane’s tail while men in a helicopter threw them a life preserver. The water was very cold, and it was hard to hang on to the plane.

 These people were afraid they might die before their turn came to grab

These people were afraid they might die before their turn came to grab the life preserver and be carried to safety.

 Every time the rescuers lowered the life preserver to one man, he passed

Every time the rescuers lowered the life preserver to one man, he passed it to someone else so the other person could be rescued first.

 He did this until everyone else had been rescued. When the helicopter came

He did this until everyone else had been rescued. When the helicopter came back to get him, the plane’s tail section had slipped under the water. He died before anyone could save him.

 Why do you think this man kept passing the life preserver to others?

Why do you think this man kept passing the life preserver to others? How would you feel if you had been one of the people this man had saved? Do you understand the courage and love it would take to be able to give your life for others as this man did?

 Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. Because

Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden. Because of Adam and Eve’s transgression (disobedience), their bodies became mortal.

 This meant that their bodies would someday die. As Adam and Eve’s descendants,

This meant that their bodies would someday die. As Adam and Eve’s descendants, we also are subject to death, as they were.

 Physical death is part of Heavenly Father’s plan. Heavenly Father, in His great

Physical death is part of Heavenly Father’s plan. Heavenly Father, in His great mercy, sent His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to overcome death.

 Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we have all been rescued from physical death.

Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we have all been rescued from physical death. We will die, but we will be resurrected (see John 3: 16– 17; Helaman 14: 15).

 In our previous lessons we learned of Jesus’ suffering, betrayal, arrest, and trial.

In our previous lessons we learned of Jesus’ suffering, betrayal, arrest, and trial.

 In this lesson we will learn of Jesus’ pain and suffering on the

In this lesson we will learn of Jesus’ pain and suffering on the cross.

 He willingly gave His life so every person who has ever lived, or

He willingly gave His life so every person who has ever lived, or will ever live, will live again because of His great love for us.

Jesus Is Crucified Adapted from “New Testament Scripture Stories, ” Chapter 53

Jesus Is Crucified Adapted from “New Testament Scripture Stories, ” Chapter 53

 Pilate, the Roman governor, washed his hands. He said that he was not

Pilate, the Roman governor, washed his hands. He said that he was not responsible for Jesus’s death. The people said that they would be responsible for His death. Pilate told his soldiers to crucify Jesus.

 The soldiers beat Jesus with whips. They put a purple robe on Him.

The soldiers beat Jesus with whips. They put a purple robe on Him. They made a crown of thorns and put it on Jesus’s head.

 They laughed at Jesus and spit on Him. They called Him “King of

They laughed at Jesus and spit on Him. They called Him “King of the Jews. ” When they grew tired of mocking Him, they took the robe off Jesus and put His own clothes back on Him.

 Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus carry the cross. Many people followed the soldiers

Simon of Cyrene helped Jesus carry the cross. Many people followed the soldiers as they took Jesus to a hill near Jerusalem.

 They nailed His hands and feet to the cross and lifted it up.

They nailed His hands and feet to the cross and lifted it up. They also crucified two other men, who were thieves.

 Jesus prayed. He asked Heavenly Father to forgive the soldiers who crucified Him.

Jesus prayed. He asked Heavenly Father to forgive the soldiers who crucified Him. They did not know that He was the Savior.

 Mary, the mother of Jesus, was standing by the cross. The Apostle John

Mary, the mother of Jesus, was standing by the cross. The Apostle John was there too. Jesus told John to take care of His mother. John took Jesus’s mother to his home.

 Darkness covered the land. The Savior suffered on the cross for many hours.

Darkness covered the land. The Savior suffered on the cross for many hours. Finally His spirit left His body, and He died.

 When He died, an earthquake broke huge rocks into pieces. A curtain in

When He died, an earthquake broke huge rocks into pieces. A curtain in the temple, called the veil, was torn in two. The Roman soldiers were afraid.

 One of Jesus’s disciples took the Savior’s body off the cross. He and

One of Jesus’s disciples took the Savior’s body off the cross. He and another disciple wrapped it in a cloth and spices and placed it in a tomb, a place where people are buried. A big rock was rolled in front of the tomb.

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 After Jesus’ trial, what did Pilate do? Let’s read Matthew 27: 26 What

After Jesus’ trial, what did Pilate do? Let’s read Matthew 27: 26 What does scourge mean? To whip

 What does crucify mean? To put to death by nailing or binding the

What does crucify mean? To put to death by nailing or binding the hands and feet to a cross Crucifixion was a slow and painful death usually reserved for slaves and the lowest criminals.

 By what two names is the place where Jesus was crucified known? Let’s

By what two names is the place where Jesus was crucified known? Let’s read Matthew 27: 33 & Luke 23: 33

 Who was Jesus crucified with? Let’s read Matthew 27: 38 & Luke 23:

Who was Jesus crucified with? Let’s read Matthew 27: 38 & Luke 23: 33

 What did the soldiers give Jesus to drink? Let’s read Matthew 27: 34

What did the soldiers give Jesus to drink? Let’s read Matthew 27: 34 Vinegar and gall were given as a medicine to help ease the pain.

 Jesus refused to drink the mixture because He wanted to be fully conscious

Jesus refused to drink the mixture because He wanted to be fully conscious and aware as He finished the work of the Atonement.

 Whom did Jesus ask Heavenly Father to forgive? Let’s read Luke 23: 34,

Whom did Jesus ask Heavenly Father to forgive? Let’s read Luke 23: 34, footnote c in the LDS edition of the Bible Why do you think it was important that Jesus forgave the soldiers?

 Why is it important that we be forgiving? How are we blessed when

Why is it important that we be forgiving? How are we blessed when we forgive others?

 Who were some of those who mocked and reviled (insulted) Jesus while He

Who were some of those who mocked and reviled (insulted) Jesus while He hung on the cross? Let’s read Matthew 27: 39– 44 What were some of the things they said to Him?

 How did Jesus respond? Let’s read 1 Nephi 19: 9 How should we

How did Jesus respond? Let’s read 1 Nephi 19: 9 How should we respond when people say mean things to us?

 How did the two thieves react to Jesus? Let’s read Luke 23: 39–

How did the two thieves react to Jesus? Let’s read Luke 23: 39– 43

 What did the second thief say that showed he was beginning to repent?

What did the second thief say that showed he was beginning to repent? Let’s read Luke 23: 40– 42 What was Jesus’ reply? Let’s read Luke 23: 43

 How did Jesus show great love for His mother while suffering on the

How did Jesus show great love for His mother while suffering on the cross? Let’s read John 19: 25– 27 What does this teach us about Jesus?

 How long did the darkness cover the land? Let’s read Matthew 27: 45

How long did the darkness cover the land? Let’s read Matthew 27: 45 What did Jesus cry out? Let’s read Matthew 27: 46

 Had God really forsaken His Son? Heavenly Father had withdrawn His spirit for

Had God really forsaken His Son? Heavenly Father had withdrawn His spirit for a time so that Jesus could complete His victory over sin and death by Himself.

 What does it mean that Jesus “yielded up the ghost”? The only way

What does it mean that Jesus “yielded up the ghost”? The only way Jesus could die was to let His spirit leave His body. The scriptures confirm that He gave up His life willingly; it was not taken from Him.

 Let’s read John 10: 17– 18 Why do you think Jesus was willing

Let’s read John 10: 17– 18 Why do you think Jesus was willing to give up His life?

 What miraculous events happened at the time of Jesus’ death? Let’s read Matthew

What miraculous events happened at the time of Jesus’ death? Let’s read Matthew 27: 51– 53 What does “rent in twain” mean? Torn in half

 What testimony did the centurion (an officer of the Roman army) offer when

What testimony did the centurion (an officer of the Roman army) offer when he saw what happened? Let’s read Matthew 27: 54

 Who was Joseph of Arimathea? Let’s read Matthew 27: 57 What did he

Who was Joseph of Arimathea? Let’s read Matthew 27: 57 What did he do? Let’s read Matthew 27: 58 – 60

 What did the Pharisees ask Pilate to do? Let’s read Matthew 27: 62–

What did the Pharisees ask Pilate to do? Let’s read Matthew 27: 62– 66 Why did they want the sepulchre guarded?

 Why did their efforts make no difference? What does this teach us about

Why did their efforts make no difference? What does this teach us about the power of men and the power of the Lord?

 How did Adam and Eve transgress one of Heavenly Father’s commandments in the

How did Adam and Eve transgress one of Heavenly Father’s commandments in the Garden of Eden? They ate the fruit from the tree of knowledge of good and evil.

 What was the result of this transgression? They had to leave the garden.

What was the result of this transgression? They had to leave the garden. They became mortal and haveall children. could They and their posterity would experience death. This was part of Heavenly Father’s plan.

 What happens to our bodies and spirits when we die? The spirit leaves

What happens to our bodies and spirits when we die? The spirit leaves the body and goes to the spirit world; the body, lifeless without the spirit, is usually buried in the earth.

 What could we do to reunite our bodies and spirits? Nothing; because we

What could we do to reunite our bodies and spirits? Nothing; because we are mortal, we do not have the power to reunite our bodies and spirits by ourselves. Who made it possible for us to overcome this hopeless situation?

 Why was Jesus the only one who could save us? He was sinless;

Why was Jesus the only one who could save us? He was sinless; He was Heavenly Father’s Only Begotten Son in the flesh and had power over death. How does it make you feel to know that there is someone who can help you and your family be resurrected?

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Each of the following scriptures contain a

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Each of the following scriptures contain a statement that Jesus made while hanging on the cross… Enr. Act. 1

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Luke 23: 34 Then said Jesus, Father,

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Luke 23: 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted His raiment, and cast lots. He was merciful and forgiving. Enr. Act. 1

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Luke 23: 43 And Jesus said unto

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Luke 23: 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. He had power to foretell what would happen. Enr. Act. 1

What power or character trait helped Jesus? John 19: 26– 27 When Jesus therefore

What power or character trait helped Jesus? John 19: 26– 27 When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple standing by, whom He loved, He saith unto His mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith He to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. He had love and concern for His mother. Enr. Act. 1

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Matthew 27: 46 And about the ninth

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Matthew 27: 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? He expressed His dependence on His Father. Enr. Act. 1

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Luke 23: 46 And when Jesus had

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Luke 23: 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, He said, Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit: and having said thus, He gave up the ghost. He was submissive to Heavenly Father’s will. Enr. Act. 1

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Matthew 27: 50 (including footnote a) Jesus,

What power or character trait helped Jesus? Matthew 27: 50 (including footnote a) Jesus, when He had cried again with a loud voice, saying, Father, it is finished, Thy will is done, yielded up the ghost. He had fulfilled Heavenly Father’s plan. Enr. Act. 1

What do you remember about each person or group mentioned in the scripture account

What do you remember about each person or group mentioned in the scripture account of Jesus’s death and burial? Jesus Christ Two thieves Pilate Mary, the mother of Simon of Cyrene Jesus John, the Beloved Soldiers The centurion Mockers Joseph of Arimathea Enr. Act. 2

 Let’s memorize the Second Article of Faith: We believe that men will be

Let’s memorize the Second Article of Faith: We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression. Enr. Act. 3

 I am grateful for the great sacrifice Jesus made for us in dying

I am grateful for the great sacrifice Jesus made for us in dying on the cross. I bear testimony that we will be resurrected and live again because of His great love for us.

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