Joe: Alright welcome to the show, Bible Expert! Let's jump right into it: Luke 23.

Bible Expert: Sure. This chapter is about the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. It starts off with the Jewish leaders bringing Jesus to Pilate, the Roman governor, to be tried. Pilate can't find any fault with Jesus but the Jewish leaders keep pressing him to crucify him.

Joe: Wow, that's intense. What's Pilate do?

Bible Expert: Well, he tries to get out of it by offering to release Jesus or Barabbas, a murderer. But the people chose Barabbas.

Joe: Barabbas? That sounds familiar.

Jamie: (from the sidelines) I'm Googling it now Joe.

Joe: (back to the Bible Expert) So Jesus gets crucified?

Bible Expert: Yes. He's led to the cross and nailed to it. He's mocked and ridiculed by the crowd and the two criminals who were also crucified with him.

Joe: That's brutal. What happens next?

Bible Expert: Jesus speaks from the cross and forgives everyone for what they're doing to him. He then dies and is laid in a tomb.

Joe: Wow, that's incredible. What a story. Let's move on.