Summary of John 19:34-37
The soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, fulfilling scripture that not one of his bones would be broken, and he would be pierced.
BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 3: John 19:34-37
6a) He was pierced and blood and water flowed from his body, which are physical parts of our bodies.
b) Because so many people say that Jesus never came in human form.
7) Jesus was without defect/sin. His blood was shed to cleanse the people of their sins. No bones were broken.
8a) He was pierced for our sins, and his wounds healed us and took away our sins.
b) Profoundly. It gives me immense awe of Jesus’ actions for my sins, and I praise him all the more.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 3: John 19:34-37
So much awe here — what Jesus did for us and how it was all planned from the beginning of time. Amazing!
End Notes BSF Study Questions John’s Gospel: The Truth Lesson 26, Day 3: John 19:34-37
It is presumed the soldier was making sure Jesus was dead by piercing him.
John was an eye witness to Jesus’ death so that we may believe.
The fact that prophecy (Psalm 34:20) was fulfilled leads us to belief in Jesus.
The water may represent a new spiritual life poured out onto all believers. The blood is what makes atonement for our sins.
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