Pilate questions Christ, then sends him to Herod. (Luke 23:1-7)
Herod questions Christ, then returns him to Pilate. (Luke 23:8-11)
Pilate seeks to release Christ. The people reject him. Christ is scourged and led to Golgotha. (Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 15:21-22; John 19:1-16)
9 a.m.
Christ is crucified between two robbers. (Mark 15:25-28)
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Christ prays for his murderers’ forgiveness. (Luke 23:34)
The soldiers divide his garments. (Matthew 27:35)
Christ is scoffed at and mocked. (Matthew 27:39-44)
Christ asks John to care for Mary. (John 19:25-27)
Noon-3 p.m.
Darkness over the land. (Matthew 27:45)
3 p.m.
Christ is given wine vinegar. He speaks his last words and dies. (Luke 23:46; John 19:28-30, 34-37)
Late afternoon – early evening
Joseph of Arimathea claims Christ’s body. He and Nicodemus prepare it for burial. Christ’s body is laid in Joseph’s new tomb. (Matthew 27:60; Mark 15:42-46; John 19:38-42)