After Jesus is sentenced by Pilate, he is mocked and beaten by Roman soldiers. They place a crown of thorns on his head, dress him in a purple robe, and mockingly hail him as the king of the Jews. They then lead Jesus to Golgotha, where he is to be crucified. Along the way, Simon of Cyrene is compelled to carry Jesus' cross.
At Golgotha, Jesus is offered wine mixed with gall, but he refuses to drink it. The soldiers then nail Jesus to the cross and divide his garments among themselves, fulfilling the prophecy in Psalm 22:18. The scene is one of intense suffering and humiliation, but it also foreshadows the triumph of Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for the redemption of humanity.
We have compiled a range of creative ideas and activities below that relate to this Bible story. These resources are designed to help you share this important message in an engaging and interactive way, whether you are a children's ministry leader, a Sunday school teacher, or a religious educator in a Christian primary school.
Our activities below are suitable for use in various settings such as church children's programs, children's ministry, catechism classes, children's services, Bible clubs, vacation Bible school, and Sunday school, and will help students understand the relevance of the Bible to their lives, and the importance of applying its teachings in practical ways.
