Luke 23:26-56 - Handling The Hardest Of Days

Discussion Questions for Luke 23:36-56 -

1. Why do you think Simon of Cyrene (Libya) was in Jerusalem? How does this speak of being available to God?

2. From verses 27-31, why was Jesus' situation not one to weep over, but the people of Jerusalem's situation was one to weep over?

3. How does it speak of acceptance of God's will and contentment that Jesus spoke grace and forgiveness to others even in this hard day?

4. From verses 40-43, what indications are there that this thief became born again?

5. Was the tearing of the veil a miracle or natural?

6. How can the service of the rich rulers and the women from verses 50-56 be compared to those who clean bathrooms and kitchens?