Episode Whose Cross Is It? Simon of Cyrene
Apparently entering Jerusalem as part of the preparations for the Passover celebration, Simon of Cyrene finds himself caught up in a story that would involve the sacrifice the true Passover Lamb—and change the world as well as changing Simon’s own family.
Chapter 1
Even two thousand years after the event . . . we still marvel at the death of Jesus. This week on Discover the Word, join us to walk around in the sandals of Simon of Cyrene . . . following the footsteps of Jesus toward Calvary. Come meet Simon of Cyrene in a whole new way as we explore why his perspective is so important.
Chapter 2
Jesus said, “Pick up your cross, and follow me.” Well today, we’ll have a chance to find out more about a man who picked up Jesus’ cross! Come along as we continue to look at the events around Jesus’ crucifixion through the eyes of Simon of Cyrene.
Chapter 3
Do your holiday celebrations ever go as planned? Doesn’t it seem like there is always some sort of disruption that gets in the way? Today the Discover the Word team looks at how one man’s holiday trip with his sons was interrupted by a Savior bearing a cross.
Chapter 4
Sometimes we raise our hand and volunteer. Other times . . . it can seem like we’re pushed into helping! Someone raises our hand for us. Today on Discover the Word, Bill, Mart, and Elisa study how Simon of Cyrene came to carry Jesus’ cross. It might just change the way you view serving others.
Chapter 5
Many characters in the Bible make an appearance, participate in God’s grand story, and then . . . seemingly vanish from view. Ever think about what may have happened to them? Join in on the conversation as the Discover the Word team does a little biblical speculation about the end of Simon of Cyrene’s story. What happened after he was conscripted to carry Jesus’ cross?