John 19:23-24 - Homiletics

The parting of the raiment.

The soldiers regard Jesus as already dead, and therefore dispose of his raiment according to the usage of Roman law.

I. IT WAS A GREAT HUMILIATION TO THE VICTIM TO SEE HIS GARMENTS PARTED .

1. It implied that nothing remained for him henceforth but to die . He had done with earth.

2. It is implied that his body was exposed naked on the cross .

II. THE SOLDIERS WERE ONLY FULFILLING THE OLD TESTAMENT PROPHECY . "That the Scripture might be fulfilled, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture did they cast lots." Little did the rude soldiers think that they were unconsciously fulfilling the letter of ancient prophecy.