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How did Jesus die?


He was flogged to death
He was crucified
He was stoned
He was burned outside the city wall

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The answer is: He was crucified

Matthew 27:35 - Everybody knows about the crucifixion!

Jesus' crucifixion is more than just a historical fact; it's a focal point of Christian themes about sacrifice and redemption. Crucifixion itself was a brutal and humiliating method of execution used by the Romans primarily for slaves and political rebels, making Jesus' choice of death particularly poignant. The details in Matthew 27:35 show how everything from the timing to the people involved contributed to the enormity of this event in the biblical narrative.

Now, here’s a fun nugget for you: did you know that there’s an incredible emphasis on symbolism in the crucifixion story? Specifically, when Jesus hangs on the cross, there's a profound connection to Psalm 22, which begins with, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" While enduring unimaginable suffering, Jesus echoes a cry that plunges deep into Israel's spirituality, reflecting anguish and the search for divine presence.

Moreover, crucifixion in the ancient world served as a dramatic and public deterrent—people would often witness the torturous death, reinforcing the power of the Roman Empire. Yet, unexpectedly, this was a death that gave way to themes of resurrection, hope, and transformation, permeating stories and teachings in the New Testament.

Even the event's location, Golgotha, sometimes overlooked, is known as "the place of the skull" — an eerie setting that metaphorically represents mortality but stands juxtaposed against the promise of eternal life through rebirth. Such is the deeply layered history and significance behind Jesus’ crucifixion, echoing throughout time and faith.

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After Pilate found no guilt in Christ, for what reason did the Jews say that Jesus should die?

He had made himself the Son of God
He said he would destroy the temple of God
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He claimed to be of heaven

How did Haman die?

He was hanged on the gallows he prepared for Mordecai
The Jews were allowed revenge by killing Haman
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How did Uriah die?

The captain of the army sent him on a dangerous mission in another country
The captain of the army stabbed him in the back
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David had him placed in the most dangerous spot in the battle

How did Korah and his family die after seeking priesthood duties beyond those they already had?

The mountain crumbled beneath their feet and they fell
They were swallowed up by the earth
They were trampled by seven yoke of oxen
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How did Eli die?

He fell off his chair
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How did Job's sons and daughters die?

Fire
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How did the king's captain die after the siege of Samaria ended, just as Elisha had said it would?

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How did Ben-hadad die?

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In what city did Josiah die?

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At what age did Sarah die?

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