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The Crown. Of Thorns. “When they had twisted a crown of thorns , they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"” Matt. 27:29. Trials of Jesus. Annas had questioned Caiaphas had examined
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The Crown Of Thorns
“When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"” Matt. 27:29
Trials of Jesus Annas had questioned Caiaphas had examined Sanhedrin had condemned Pilate had shuffled his responsibility Herod tried to satisfy his curiosity Pilate let the mob make his decision Sentence of Crucifixion
Jesus Claimed to be the King Soldiers pretended he was a king Purple robe on his shoulders Reed in his hand - scepter Crown on his head Crowned with a crown of thorns ! !
The Crown Reminder that Christ Suffered for Us Of Thorns
Death of Christ Not a Martyr “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” Isa. 53:5 1 Pet. 2:24 bare our sins in his own body by whose stripes ye were healed
The Crown Of Thorns Symbol Gen. 3:17-18 Adam and Eve sinned Cursed is the ground “thorns also and thistles” Num. 33:55 “thorns in your sides” Pro. 22:5 “Thorns and snares”
The Crown Of Thorns Symbol The most exact symbol of sin Wounded for our sins Bruised for our inquities Tasted death for every man - Heb. 2:9
Pain The Crown Of Thorns
The Crown Pain Of Thorns Luke 9:23 “And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.” Christ had pain When we take up our cross and follow Jesus then we will have pain.
The Crown Pain Of Thorns Parenthood Risk of loving Being an example Leading Providing Training
The Crown Pain Of Thorns Teaching Study Preparation Time “Be not many of you teachers, my brethren, knowing that we shall receive heavier judgment.” James 3:1 ASV
The Crown Pain Of Thorns Paul 2 Cor. 11:23-28 Willing to deny himself Took up his cross daily He followed Jesus
Blossom The Crown Pain Of Thorns
The Crown Blossom Of Thorns Christ Soldiers did not believe He was a king Established a kingdom It is world-wide Will last until end of time
Napoleon “Alexander, Caesar, Charlemagne and I, myself, have founded great empires, but upon what did those creations of our genius depend? Upon force. Jesus alone founded his empire upon love and to this day millions would die for him.”
The Crown Blossom Of Thorns Love Christ has love of millions - 1 Jn.4:19 Parents - children love them Teachers - students will love them God will love us
The Crown Blossom Of Thorns Bliss “that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves” John 17:13 Inward peace and joy Pleasure of parenthood Thrill of teaching a soul
The Crown Blossom Of Thorns Good for others Christ - to be in heaven Parents fulfill responsibility to children Teachers help save a soul
The Crown Of Thorns Blossom Love, Joy, Peace “a crown of righteousness” 2 Tim. 4:8
Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning Nov. 7, 2010
