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BATTLE TO THE DEATH—Scene 26: JesusX30 Challenge

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 JesusX30 Challenge—Scene 26: BATTLE TO THE DEATH@TysonPutthoff | #JesusX30Challenge #JesusX30 #JX30Challenge 1. Key Texts• Matthew 27• Mark 15• Luke 23• John 19• Isaiah 52–53; Psalm 22 (background)2. Date & Place• Spring 29 AD, during Passover Week.• Locations: the Praetorium, Via Dolorosa route, Golgotha (“Place of the Skull”), and a new tomb in a nearby garden.• Rome and Temple leadership converge to eliminate Jesus; the crucifixion is political, religious, and cosmic all at once.3. Main AccountA. Mock Coronation (Praetorium)• Soldiers clothe Jesus in purple, twist a crown of thorns, and hail him as “King of the Jews.”• Their mockery becomes accidental truth—the King is revealed through suffering.B. The Way of the Cross (Via Dolorosa)• Jesus carries the patibulum until collapsing.• Simon of Cyrene is compelled to carry it—an unexpected share in Jesus’ suffering that early Christians remembered.• Discipleship begins in moments we don’t choose.C. Crucifixion at Golgotha• Jesus is executed between two lēstai—rebels/insurrectionists, not petty thieves.• Rome crucifies him as a political threat.• He refuses the painkiller; he embraces suffering awake and present.• The Gospels simply say, “They crucified him”—understatement with enormous theological weight.D. The King on the Cross• Mockery: “He saved others, he cannot save himself.”• Irony: his refusal to save himself is what saves others.• Darkness covers the land—prophetic imagery of cosmic upheaval.• Jesus prays Psalm 22, lament moving toward trust.• At his death, the Temple veil tears—access to God opened.E. Unexpected Witnesses• A centurion confesses Jesus as Son of God—a Roman outsider sees what insiders miss.• Women disciples stay faithfully at the cross; they become primary witnesses.F. Burial in a New Tomb• Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus give Jesus a royal burial—myrrh, aloes, linen cloths.• The executed rebel is buried like a king.• Guards are posted; even opponents confirm Jesus’ influence continues after death.4. Main Point• The crucifixion is not failure—it is Jesus’ chosen victory.• True kingship is revealed in suffering love, not domination.• Jesus absorbs violence rather than returning it, breaking the cycle from within.• This “battle to the death” wins by transformation, not force.5. Exegetical Insight• Lēstai = rebels/insurrectionists—Rome viewed Jesus as revolutionary, not merely religious.• Jesus’ cry from Psalm 22 signals lament that ends in trust, not despair.• The torn veil symbolizes cosmic reconciliation—the boundary between God and humanity removed.• Burial spices (100+ lbs) echo royal funerary customs in the ancient world.6. Reflection Questions• Where do I instinctively choose control over trust?• How do I respond when mocked, misunderstood, or misjudged?• Do I see suffering as punishment, or as a place where God transforms?• What “cross”—what costly obedience—is God inviting me to carry?7. Action Step / Challenge• Practice “non-reactive strength”: pause, breathe, and respond with clarity instead of impulse.• Identify one place where you’re tempted to force an outcome—choose trust instead.• Meditate on Psalm 22: move from lament to hope as Jesus did. Buy the books! This 30-day challenge is based on my book trilogy entitled Jesus: The Strategic Life and Mission of the Messiah and His Movement (3 Volumes, Hekhal Publishing Co., 2025).You can buy or borrow the trilogy at:Hekhal Publishing Co. (look for free samples of each book as well)Jesus, vol. 1Jesus, vol. 2Jesus, vol. 3Amazon (print or ebook)Barnes & Noble (print or ebook)Hoopla (borrow)Many more booksellers worldwide!
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