The Cursed Crown

Text: (Various)

Scripture Reading: John 19:1-7

Easter Eggs:

The Crown of Thorns

Thorns in Scripture:

1. The curse on the earth - Genesis 3:17-18

2. Wicked people who trouble believers

Numbers 33:55; Joshua 23:13

3. God's judgement upon sin

Prov. 22:5; Hosea 9:6; Isaiah 5:6, 7:23-25; 32:13, 34:13

4. Afflictions used to discipline God's people

2 Cor. 12:7ff; Hebrews 6:8, 12:7-8

Thorns symbolize the pain and death that are a result of sin.

Romans 8:20-22; Gal. 3:13

Why a crown of thorns?

1. The Grass Crown of the Roman Legions

2. The symbolism of Thorns

The crown of thorns precedes the crown of glory – Phil. 2:5-11

One day God will remove the curse

Rev. 22:1-7