The Crucifixion of Jesus
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The Crucifixion of Jesus
The Crucifixion of Jesus
32 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. 33 And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), 34 they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it. 35 And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots. 36 Then they sat down and kept watch over him there. 37 And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” 38 Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left. 39 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads 40 and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” 41 So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, 42 “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him. For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ” 44 And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way.
Introduction: I do not think anyone desires to be taken for granted. The death of Jesus is the most significant benchmark in Christianity; yet many take this event for granted.
You and I need to come to terms with the sacrifice Jesus made for us. Jesus died so that we are saved.
The text before us today will provide us with a view of what Jesus endured and a demonstration of His love toward us.
Proposition: By understanding the death of Jesus our lives will express gratitude for the sacrifice Jesus made for us.
DT: As we view the crucifixion of Christ we will appreciate the sacrifice He made for us.
AIM: We will be grateful for the sacrifice of Jesus
Transition:
The Suffering Jesus Endured (vv. 32-34)
32 As they went out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. They compelled this man to carry his cross. 33 And when they came to a place called Golgotha (which means Place of a Skull), 34 they offered him wine to drink, mixed with gall, but when he tasted it, he would not drink it.
The burden of the Cross
The bitterness of the cup
21 They gave me poison for food,
and for my thirst they gave me sour wine to drink.
Application: Recognize that Jesus endured pain and suffering for you and me.
The Greed of the Soldiers (vv. 35-37)
35 And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots. 36 Then they sat down and kept watch over him there. 37 And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.”
They gambled for His garments
The ignored an opportunity to believe
even in the death Jesus’ proclamation is clear: A sign was above His head. THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Application: Do not focus on the wrong thing. Focus on an eternal life with Jesus.
Transition:
The Ridicule from the Bystanders (vv. 39-44)
39 And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads 40 and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” 41 So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, 42 “He saved others; he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him. For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ” 44 And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way.
wagging their heads
shouting insults