Bible moment
The Bible moment
Luke 23:27-31 says that a large crowd followed Jesus, including women who mourned and lamented. Jesus told the women not to weep only for him, but to weep for themselves and their children. He then spoke about coming days of distress, using the warning recorded in Luke. This scene belongs to the account of Jesus being led toward crucifixion. The passage presents mourning, a serious warning, and Jesus speaking directly to the women. It does not explain the coming distress beyond his recorded words, so this page keeps the warning tied to Luke’s account.
Look closely
What children can notice
Women of Jerusalem follow the crowd along the road, mourning and lamenting as Jesus speaks to them. Use clear facial expressions and gentle body language to show grief without graphic imagery.
Talk together
Talk about it
- Why were the women mourning?
- What does this scene show about Jesus’ care and seriousness?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use this page with Luke 23:27-31 in family, church, Sunday school, classroom, or homeschool settings. Explain grief gently, avoid graphic images, and keep Jesus’ warning connected to Luke’s recorded words. Invite children to name feelings they notice without adding interpretations the passage does not give.
Source note
From this passage
Luke 23:27-31 · The Crucifixion in Luke
Women of Jerusalem follow the crowd along the road, mourning and lamenting as Jesus speaks to them. Use clear facial expressions and gentle body language to show grief without graphic imagery.
