Luke IIII

Describe the beating of Jesus.
1. Victim is stripped and tied to a pole.
2. Shards of metal and bone are laced into the leather whip.
3. Romans aren't limitedr to to 40 strokes, as are the Jews.
4. Pain and blood loss set stage for shock.

Describe the “dead man walking” phase.
1. Victom carries crossbeam to execution site.
2. Crossbeam is attached to vertical pole.
3.Seat prolongs the torture, making it easier to breath.

Describe the “nailed” phase.
1. Iron mails pin wirsts and feet to cross.
2.Nails miss main arteries and bones.
3. Wine laced with painkilling myrrh or frankincense is offered. Jesus refuses.
Describe the “breath of life” phase.
1.Position and weight of body forces victim to push up to exhale.
2.Breaking legs speeds death. It forces arms to do all the work, pulling

Describe the “speared” phase.
1. soldier confirms death by stabbing the heart.
2. By this shock has started seperated blood into two basic elements: cell clusters and amber-colored serum.
3. "Water" pours out of Jesus chest serum from inside and aruond the heart.
4. Possible cause of death: a combination of shock, exhaustion, asphyxiation, and heart failure.