A Physician Analyzes TheCrucifixion A medical explanation of what Jesus endured…on the day He died by Dr. C. Truman Davis. Dr. C. Truman Davis…is a graduate of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. He is a practicing…ophthalmologist, a pastor, and author of a book about medicine and the Bible. …Several years ago I became […]

“Why did Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane?”……Answer: The night before Jesus Christ was crucified, He prayed in the garden of Gethsemane. It is in Luke's gospel where we see that His sweat was like drops of blood: "And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops […]

“Why did Jesus have to experience so much suffering?”……Answer: Isaiah 52:14 declares, "Just as there were many who were appalled at Him-His appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness." Jesus suffered most severely throughout the trials, torture, and crucifixion (Matthew 27; Mark 15; Luke 23; John […]

“Why did blood and water come out of Jesus’ side when He was pierced?”……Answer: The Roman flogging or scourging that Jesus endured prior to being crucified normally consisted of 39 lashes, but could have been more (Mark 15:15John 19:1). The whip that was used, called a flagrum, consisted of braided leather thongs with metal balls […]

“Who was responsible for Christ’s death?”……Answer: The answer to this question has many facets. First, there is no doubt the religious leaders of Israel were responsible for Jesus' death. Matthew 26:3-4 tells us that "the chief priests, and the scribes, and the elders of the people, assembled together to the palace of the high priest, […]

“What trials did Jesus face before His crucifixion?”……Answer: The night of Jesus' arrest, He was brought before Annas, Caiaphas, and an assembly of religious leaders called the Sanhedrin (John 18:19-24Matthew 26:57). After this He was taken before Pilate, the Roman Governor (John 18:23), sent off to Herod (Luke 23:7), and returned to Pilate (Luke 23:11-12), […]

“What is the Via Dolorosa?”…The Via Dolorosa, literally "the sorrowful way," is the traditional route in Jerusalem which our Lord traveled on the day of His crucifixion from the judgment seat of Pilate, also called the Praetoriumto the place of His crucifixion on Mount Calvary.…Matthew 27:19…Just then, as Pilate was sitting on the judgment seat, […]