Father, Forgive Them
Students may read Luke 23:26-43
Jesus was crucified on Friday along with two criminals. The Roman soldiers nailed his hands to the crossbeam and his feet to the post. During this terrible ordeal, Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” The soldiers also nailed a sign over Jesus’ head which said, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.” The Roman governor, Pilate, had written this despite the objections of the chief priests. Then, the soldiers divided his clothing and cast lots.
Discussion Questions
During the crucifixion, Jesus refused to drink the wine mixture that was offered to him. Why? What did Jesus mean when he asked God to forgive, saying, “For they know not what they do”? We may be assured that God forgives abundantly.
