Lesson 225Passion

Fell under the Cross

This lesson explores how Psalm 109:24 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Psalm 109:24

My knees give way from fasting; my body is thin and gaunt.

New Testament

John 19:17

Carrying his own cross, he went out to the place of the Skull (which in Aramaic is called Golgotha).

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Josh McDowell

The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict • #43 Fell under the Cross

Knees weak from fasting, flesh feeble — physical collapse under weight of the cross on the way to Golgotha

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The New Testament fulfillment for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

The psalmist described physical collapse under suffering — weakened knees, a wasted body. Jesus carried His own cross to Golgotha, His body broken by scourging and exhaustion. The psalmist's agony prefigured Christ's.

Reflection

Lord, as I meditate on Your Passion, make me patient in trials and faithful in love.