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At the Foot of the Cross
When you read the account of the crucifixion, you’ll discover that several different groups and/or individuals were present at the foot of the cross. There were the onlookers, the soldiers, the disciples, and even a couple of criminals. If you were there that day, with which group would you have been associated? Read this article to find out.
“Behold your mother”
While Jesus hung on the cross, we’re told that his mother, Mary, a few other women, and “the disciple whom he loved” were all standing nearby. Upon seeing them, “he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’” (John 19:26-27). In this article, we explore why Jesus assigned the care of His mother to one of His disciples and what that teaches us.
At the Foot of the Cross
When you read about the crucifixion, you’ll discover that several different groups were present at the foot of the cross, and each of these groups related to Jesus differently. In this article, I want to challenge you to consider which of these groups you would have been associated with based on your current spiritual standing. The first group we encounter at the foot of the cross is the crowd “who passed by” and “derided” Jesus (Matthew 27:39). This group is…