Seven Glimpses of Christ on the Cross 1. The Soldiers


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Bethany Bible Church April 1, 2018 Dr. John Vawter, Interim Pastor

Seven Glimpses of Christ on the Cross 1. The Soldiers Mark 15:39

2. The Passersby Matthew 27:39-40

3. The Religious Leaders Matthew 27:41-43

4. The Women John 19:25-27

5. The Criminals Luke 23:39-43

6. God Mark 15:34, 1 Peter 2:24, Romans 6:23, Luke 23:46, Eph. 4:8-9, Eph. 1:20

7. You and I John 14:6, Revelation 3:20

Questions for Discussion and Further Reflection 1. How did the mockers see Christ on the cross? How did Christ’s followers see Him on the cross? 2. Was God sad when Jesus died? 3. What’s the difference between a creature of God and a child of God? 4. What’s the difference between physical death and spiritual death? Did Jesus experience both types of death? 5. Why is a decision for Christ a very personal decision? Why can’t we choose for anyone else? 6. What decision do you need to make for Christ today?

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Seven Glimpses of Christ on the Cross

The Passersby

The Soldiers

“Those who passed by hurled insults at Him, shaking their heads and saying, ‘You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself! Come down from the cross, if You are the Son of God!’” Matthew 27:3927:39-40

“And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how He died, he said, ‘Surely this man was the Son of God!’”

The Religious Leaders

Mark 15:39

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“In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked Him. ‘He saved others,’ they said, ‘but He can’t save Himself! He’s the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him. He trusts in God. Let God rescue Him now if He wants Him, for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”

The Criminals

Matthew 27:4127:41-43

The Women

“One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at Him: ‘Aren’t You the Messiah? Save Yourself and us!’ But the other criminal rebuked him. ‘Don’t you fear God,’ he said, ‘since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.’ Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.’ Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise.’” Luke 23:3923:39 - 43

“Near the cross of Jesus stood His mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, Clopas , and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to her, ‘Woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.” John 19:2519:25-27

God

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“And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?’ sabachthani?’ (which means ‘My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?’).” Mark 15:34

“’He Himself bore our sins’ in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; ‘by His wounds you have been healed.’” 1 Peter 2:24

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

“Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ When He had said this, He breathed His last.” Luke 23:46

“This is why it says: ‘When He ascended on high, He took many captives and gave gifts to His people.’ What does ‘He ascended’ mean except that He also descended to the lower, earthly regions?” Ephesians 4:84:8-9

“He brought the strength of His might in Christ when He raised Him from the dead…” Ephesians 1:20a

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…”and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms…”

You and I

Ephesians 1:20b

“Jesus answered, ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6

Seven Glimpses of Christ on the Cross

“Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with Me.” Revelation 3:20

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