John 19:23 - 42

While Jesus was being executed, the crowds around the scene played out a very interesting drama. The soldiers gambled for His clothing; Jesus left His mother in the care of His beloved follower, John; the guard gave Jesus vinegar to drink; and finally Jesus announced "It is finished!" The Jews, wanting nothing to spoil their holiday, asked that the executed have their legs broken to speed up the process. Jesus was already dead when the guards came to Him, so His body was removed from the cross, given to Nicodemus and Joseph from Arimithea, wrapped in around 100 pounds of spices and cloths, and placed in Joseph's unused tomb. The Sabbath arived, Passover celebrations continued, and Jesus lifeless body was sealed away.

Programming Note: Tomorrow's passage is one of my favorites!