Jesus Gave His Life for Us

Luke 23:33–46

WHAT HAPPENED

Jesus was taken to the place called Calvary. There He was crucified, and two criminals were there too, one on each side of Him. Jesus asked the Father to forgive them. Then darkness came over all the earth, and at last Jesus gave His spirit into the Father’s hands and breathed His last.

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The Hill Called Calvary

Jesus was brought to the place called Calvary. There He was crucified. Two criminals were crucified too, one on His right and one on His left.

Luke 23:33

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Father, Forgive Them

While Jesus was on the cross, He asked the Father to forgive them. He said they did not know what they were doing. Then the people divided His garments and cast lots for them.

Luke 23:34

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Today You Will Be With Me

One of the criminals hanging there spoke against Jesus. He said that if Jesus was the Christ, He should save Himself and them too. The man spoke with hard and unbelieving words.

Luke 23:39

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The Sky Grows Dark

At about the sixth hour, darkness came over all the earth. It stayed until the ninth hour. The sky grew dark during those hours.

Luke 23:44

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Into Your Hands

Jesus cried out with a loud voice. He spoke to the Father and committed His spirit into the Father’s hands. After He said this, Jesus breathed His last.

Luke 23:46

MEMORY VERSE · New King James Version (NKJV)

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16

WHAT WE LEARN

Jesus showed His great love even while He was suffering. He trusted His Father completely and gave His life for us. This helps us see how loving and saving Jesus is.

DID YOU KNOW?

The place where Jesus was crucified was called Calvary.

TALK ABOUT IT

Where was Jesus taken?
What did Jesus ask the Father to do?
What happened over all the earth?
How did Jesus speak to His Father at the end?

PRAY ABOUT IT

Dear Jesus, thank You for loving us so much. Thank You for giving Your life for us. Help us trust You.

📍 Where it happened: Golgotha, outside Jerusalem

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