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Are We Moved By the Cross?

Delve into the profound significance of the crucifixion, exploring the betrayal, desertion, and agony endured by Jesus. Discover the ultimate act of love and sacrifice that impacts our faith and obedience today.

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Are We Moved By the Cross?

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  1. Are We Moved By the Cross?

  2. Who Was Crucified? • A perfectly innocent man who had done no wrong. • Admitted by the one who ordered His death. Matt. 27:23, 24 • Not only legally innocent, but morally and spiritually pure. Heb. 4:14, 15; 1 Pet. 2:22 • Went about doing good. Acts 10:38 • The Son of God. John 1:1-3, 14; Col. 2:9 • At the cross, the creature killed his Creator.

  3. The Sufferings of Jesus • Betrayed by a friend. Matt. 26:47-50

  4. The Sufferings of Jesus • Betrayed by a friend. Matt. 26:47-50 • Other friends deserted Him. Matt. 26:56 • Peter and John followed Him to the high priest’s house, but neither stood up for Him. • Peter denied Him. Matt. 26:69-75

  5. The Sufferings of Jesus • Betrayed by a friend. • Other friends deserted Him. Matt. 26:56 • Arrested as a common criminal. Matt. 26:55

  6. The Sufferings of Jesus • Betrayed by a friend. • Other friends deserted Him. • Arrested as a common criminal. Matt. 26:55 • Subjected to degrading treatment. Matt. 26:67, 68

  7. The Sufferings of Jesus • Betrayed by a friend. • Other friends deserted Him. • Arrested as a common criminal. • Subjected to degrading treatment. • A murderer was preferred over Him. • Matt. 27:20-23

  8. The Sufferings of Jesus • Betrayed by a friend. • Other friends deserted Him. • Arrested as a common criminal. • Subjected to degrading treatment. • A murderer was preferred over Him. • Scourged. Matt. 27:26

  9. “A Roman implement for severe bodily punishment….It consisted of a handle, to which several cords or leather thongs were affixed, which were weighted with jagged pieces of bone or metal, to make the blow more painful or effective….The victim was tied to a post [or suspended in air]….In the tense position of the body, the effect can easily be imagined.” ISBE

  10. The Sufferings of Jesus • Betrayed by a friend. • Other friends deserted Him. • Arrested as a common criminal. • Subjected to degrading treatment. • A murderer was preferred over Him. • Scourged. Matt. 27:26 • The crown of thorns. Matt. 27:27-31

  11. The Sufferings of Jesus • Betrayed by a friend. Matt. 26:47-50 • Other friends deserted Him. Matt. 26:56 • Arrested as a common criminal. • Subjected to degrading treatment. • A murderer was preferred over Him. • Scourged. Matt. 27:26 • The crown of thorns. Matt. 27:27-31 • Carrying His cross.

  12. The Crucifixion Itself

  13. God so loved. John 3:16 The God who hated sin chose to offer the propitiation. Rom. 3:23-26 Love for a rebellious world. Rom. 5:8-10 The greatest of all loves. John 15:12, 13 Don’t forget Gethsemane. Sin demanded this sacrifice. Matt. 26:28; Rev. 1:5 What Does the Cross Mean? Love!

  14. God loved a rebellious world. John 3:16 Sin demanded this sacrifice. Matt. 26:28 How does this affect us? Does it inspire you to love Him? 1 John 5:3 Will you become a Christian? If already a Christian, will you become more faithful? Will you be obedient? Phil. 2:8 What Does the Cross Mean?Love!

  15. Please don’t live so as to make His death meaningless. Heb. 10:26-31 Will you come to that sacrificial death now? 1 John 1:7-9 Romans 6:3, 4; Mark 16:15, 16 Conclusion

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