Matthew 27:35-38 Devotionals, Articles & Bible Study

³⁵When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.

³⁶And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

³⁷Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

³⁸Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right hand and the other on His left.

— Matthew 27:35-38

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The Gamble

Illustration of Matthew 27:35-37 NLT

Illustration of Matthew 27:35-37 NLT -- The soldiers nailed Jesus to a cross. Then the soldiers gambled with dice to decide who would get Jesus' clothes. The soldiers sat there and continued watching Jesus. The soldiers put a sign above Jesus' head with the charge against him written on it. The sign said: "THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS."

My Salvation, Not His Own

Illustration of Matthew 27:38-40 NLT

Illustration of Matthew 27:38-40 NLT -- Two robbers were nailed to crosses beside Jesus. One robber was put beside Jesus on the right and the other was put on the left. People walked by and said bad things to Jesus. People shook their heads and said, "You said you could destroy the temple and build it again in three days. So save yourself! Come down from that cross, if you are really the Son of God!"

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