1. “Applied almost exclusively to slaves and persons of inferior estate or to aliens lacking Roman citizenship and this for both common and political transgressions.” The New Shaff-Herzog Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge Vol. III; p. 313)

2. “a most cruel and disgusting punishment…the very mention of the cross should be far removed not only from a Roman citizen’s body but from his mind, eyes, ears.” 106 B.C. – 43 B.C.

3. Jews: “Cursed” of God (Deut. 21:22-23, Josh. 10:26-27, Gal. 3:13)

4. Jesus’ Crucifixion: Apart from his garments (Jn: 19:23-24)

5. Jews: “Cursed” of God (Deut. 21:22-23, Josh. 10:26-27, Gal. 3:13) Jesus’ Crucifixion: Apart from his garments (Jn: 19:23-24) Jesus’ Crucifixion: Humiliation, “excruciating” pain and suffering (Matt. 27:34, Jn. 19:28-30)

6. Christ Crucified

7. Christ Crucified Exalting TEACHERS (I Cor. 1:11-16)

8. Christ Crucified Exalting TEACHERS (I Cor. 1:11-16) Exalting WISDOM OF MEN (I Cor. 1:17-31)

9. Christ Crucified Exalting TEACHERS (I Cor. 1:11-16) Exalting WISDOM OF MEN (I Cor. 1:17-31) Paul I Cor. 2:1-5

10. Our Glory – World’s Foolishness Christ Crucified – God’s antidote for Man’s Pride Christ Was Crucified For YOU! Be Baptized Into His Death (Rom. 6:3)