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TWO HILLS, FOUR TREES

Explore the biblical accounts of Calvary and the significance of the crucifixion of Jesus. Discover the secret plan of God and the choices we face in response to sin. Delve into the narratives of Judas and the repentant thief on the cross, guiding you in your own spiritual journey.

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TWO HILLS, FOUR TREES

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  1. TWO HILLS, FOUR TREES MATTHEW 27

  2. The “Hill” of Calvary • Bible doesn’t say it was a hill or mount • Assumptions: • A place near Fort Antonia Mark 15:44-45 • Either the road to Joppa or road to Damascus

  3. What does the Bible say? • Mark 15:21 met Simon on his way coming out of the country and passing by (not a bystander) • Jesus was crucified outside the gate Hebrews 13:10-14 • Golgothawasnear the city John 19:20 • Jn 19:41-42 Now in the place where He was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. So there they laid Jesus, because of the Jews' Preparation Day, for the tomb was nearby. • Tomb was hewn out of the rockMark 15:46

  4. The “Hill” of Calvary • Bible doesn’t say it was a hill or mount • Assumptions: • A place near Fort Antonia Mark 15:44-45 • Either the road to Joppa or road to Damascus • Many could have a view from a distance Mark 15:40-41 • The tomb was in hilly area where Jesus was crucified • Hill of Calvary is consistent conclusion from scripture

  5. The “Why” of Calvary • Jesus was crucified because of envyMt. 27:18 • It was God’s secret plan 1 Cor. 2:7-8, Eph. 3:1-11 • It was prophesiedby God Isaiah 53, Psalm 22 • Jesus died between twothieves Mark 15:27-28 • Threecrosses: one innocentman, two guilty • i.e. three “trees” 1 Pt. 2:24 “Cross” = “tree” • We are like the guilty but forgiven thief or • We are like the guilty and unforgiven thief • What’s the difference? Luke 23:33-43 Faith, repentance, confession, and asking

  6. The Other Tree on the Other Hill • Judasbetrayed innocent blood • Judas was sorry2 Cor. 7:9-11 • Judas tried to fix his own sin alone • He did not succeed • Judas went and hanged himself Matt. 27:1-10 • He climbed the Hill of Regret all alone • He died alone Acts 1:18-20 • Field of blood because his body spilling on the ground • Eternally alone Acts 1:25 his own place

  7. Your Choice • You have sinned Rom. 3:23 • You can be sorry like Judas • You cannot fix sin yourself alone Rom. 5:6-8 • Despair and die in sin, eternally lost! Alone • You can be selfish like 1st Thief , die in sin • You can be sorry like 2nd Thief • Repent, ask in faith for Jesus’ mercy Acts 2:38 • How we ask Him today (not prayer) baptism is asking for a good conscience 1 Peter 3:21, calling on the name of the Lord inActs 22:16

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