1. The shame in His association
32 Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. Luke 23:32-33 (ESV)
12 . . . because he poured out his soul to death and was numbered with the transgressors; yet he bore the sin of many . . . Isaiah 53:12 (ESV)
16 For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet— Psalm 22:16 (ESV)
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 (ESV)
2. The dividing of His belongings
34 And they cast lots to divide his garments. Luke 23:34 (ESV)
18 they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots. Psalm 22:18 (ESV)
3. The mocking of his onlookers
35 And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!” 36 The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine 37 and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!”
38 There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” Luke 23:35-38 (ESV)
6 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by mankind and despised by the people. 7 All who see me mock me; they make mouths at me; they wag their heads; 8 “He trusts in the LORD; let him deliver him; let him rescue him, for he delights in him!” Psalm 22:6-8 (ESV)
21 They gave me poison for food, and for my thirst they gave me sour wine to drink.
Psalm 69:21 (ESV)
4. The forgiveness that defined His disposition
34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments. Luke 23:34 (ESV)
3 Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him,
Luke 17:3 (ESV)