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Title: We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

We will study about a path that most people will
not go.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

We will study about a path that most people will
not go.
Jesus made it very clear that His way will
involve a complete loss of our earlier way of
living. (Lk 957-62)

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

Luke 957-62 (NKJV) - Now it happened as they
journeyed on the road, that someone said to Him,
Lord, I will follow You wherever You go. 58 And
Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes and birds of
the air have nests, but the Son of Man has
nowhere to lay His head.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

59 Then He said to another, Follow Me. But he
said, Lord, let me first go and bury my father.
60 Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their
own dead, but you go and preach the kingdom of
God. 61 And another also said, Lord, I will
follow You, but let me first go and bid them
farewell who are at my house.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

62 But Jesus said to him, No one, having put his
hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for
the kingdom of God.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

Earlier He made what seemed to be an impossible
requirement for discipleship. (Lk
923-24)

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

Luke 923-24 (NKJV) - Then He said to them all,
If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny
himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow
Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will
lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake
will save it.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

There are many who profess to be a disciple of
Jesus who really do not bear a cross. These in
fact are not disciples of Christ.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

There are many who profess to be a disciple of
Jesus who really do not bear a cross. These in
fact are not disciples of Christ.
To the Christian the cross should represent the
foundation of our lives. (Gal 614)

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

Galatians 614 (NKJV) - But God forbid that I
should boast except in the cross of our Lord
Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been
crucified to me, and I to the world.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

How does it become a foundation? Far too many see
the cross it in a casual way.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

How does it become a foundation? Far too many see
the cross it in a casual way.
We should be shocked by the cross of Christ. In
it we will see the vileness and the gore of sin,
even our own.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

How does it become a foundation? Far too many see
the cross it in a casual way.
We should be shocked by the cross of Christ. In
it we will see the vileness and the gore of sin,
even our own.
Every issue in our lives must be framed by the
cross of Christ.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

How does it become a foundation? Far too many see
the cross it in a casual way.
We should be shocked by the cross of Christ. In
it we will see the vileness and the gore of sin,
even our own.
Every issue in our lives must be framed by the
cross of Christ.
The people of God are identified by the cross of
Christ. (Matt 1621-24)

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

Matthew 1621-24 (NKJV) - From that time Jesus
began to show to His disciples that He must go to
Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders
and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and
be raised the third day. 22 Then Peter took Him
aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, Far be it
from You, Lord this shall not happen to You!

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

23 But He turned and said to Peter, Get behind
Me, Satan! You are an offense to Me, for you are
not mindful of the things of God, but the things
of men. 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, If
anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny
himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

Peter had to come to learn how the unthinkable
would later become his glory.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

How does the cross become a daily activity? My
decisions must become a cross issue and not one
of personal preference. (Gal 220)

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

Galatians 220 (NKJV) - I have been crucified
with Christ it is no longer I who live, but
Christ lives in me and the life which I now live
in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave Himself for me.

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We must follow the footsteps of Jesus all the way.

The cross is "I" crossed out.

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The reason for Gods eternal plan. (1 Pt 120
Rev 138)

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1 Peter 120 (NKJV) - He indeed was foreordained
before the foundation of the world, but was
manifest in these last times for you

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Revelation 138 (NKJV) - All who dwell on the
earth will worship him, whose names have not been
written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain
from the foundation of the world.

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Why was it absolutely necessary for Jesus to die
on a Roman cross? (2 Cor 521)

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2 Corinthians 521 (NKJV) 21For He made Him who
knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might
become the righteousness of God in Him.

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Why all the suffering? Why not a quick death?
(Rom 56-8)

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Romans 56-8 (NKJV) - For when we were still
without strength, in due time Christ died for the
ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will
one die yet perhaps for a good man someone would
even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own
love toward us, in that while we were still
sinners, Christ died for us.

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Jesus preparation for the cross

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How would you prepare for a soul-shaking event?

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How would you prepare for a soul-shaking event?
If you are about to go into battle you must be
concerned with your equipment! (Eph 610-18)

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Ephesians 610-13 (NKJV) - Finally, my brethren,
be strong in the Lord and in the power of His
might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you
may be able to stand against the wiles of the
devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and
blood, but against principalities, against
powers, against the rulers of the darkness of
this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness
in the heavenly places.

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13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that
you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and
having done all, to stand.

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Suppose you are a football coach and are
preparing for a game. You better know your
players and then know your opponent.

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Suppose you are a football coach and are
preparing for a game. You better know your
players and then know your opponent.
Jesus knew Satan was coming and how to prepare.
(Jn 1430)

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John 1430 (NKJV) - I will no longer talk much
with you, for the ruler of this world is coming,
and he has nothing in Me.

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Jesus tries to get His disciples to prepare. (Mt
2630-35)

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Matthew 2630-35 (NKJV) - And when they had sung
a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31
Then Jesus said to them, All of you will be made
to stumble because of Me this night, for it is
written I will strike the Shepherd, And the
sheep of the flock will be scattered. 32 But
after I have been raised, I will go before you to
Galilee.

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33 Peter answered and said to Him, Even if all
are made to stumble because of You, I will never
be made to stumble. 34 Jesus said to him,
Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before
the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.
35 Peter said to Him, Even if I have to die with
You, I will not deny You! And so said all the
disciples.

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Peter has not yet understood how to defeat his
opponent. (Lk 2231-34)

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Luke 2231-34 (NKJV) - And the Lord said, Simon,
Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he
may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for
you, that your faith should not fail and when
you have returned to Me, strengthen your
brethren. 33 But he said to Him, Lord, I am
ready to go with You, both to prison and to
death.

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34 Then He said, I tell you, Peter, the rooster
shall not crow this day before you will deny
three times that you know Me.

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The death of Christ would be the defeat of Satan.
(Heb 214-15)

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Hebrews 214-15 (NKJV) - Inasmuch then as the
children have partaken of flesh and blood, He
Himself likewise shared in the same, that through
death He might destroy him who had the power of
death, that is, the devil, 15and release those
who through fear of death were all their lifetime
subject to bondage.

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Peter views the death of Christ as a defeat!
Whose side is he on?

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Peter views the death of Christ as a defeat!
Whose side is he on?
Peter is ready to die in a fight! (Mt 2635)

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Matthew 2635 (NKJV) 35Peter said to Him, Even
if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!
And so said all the disciples.

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Earlier he is ready to go to prison and die but
now his mind has changed. (Lk 2233)

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Luke 2233 (NKJV) - But he said to Him, Lord, I
am ready to go with You, both to prison and to
death.

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Peter has limited resources. If he puts all his
energy into the wrong battle what will likely
happen?

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Peter has limited resources. If he puts all his
energy into the wrong battle what will likely
happen?
The Lord fought a great battle at Gethsemane (Mt
2636-46)

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Matthew 2636-46 (NKJV) - Then Jesus came with
them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to
the disciples, Sit here while I go and pray over
there. 37And He took with Him Peter and the two
sons of Zebedee, and He began to be sorrowful and
deeply distressed. 38Then He said to them, My
soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death.
Stay here and watch with Me.

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39 He went a little farther and fell on His face,
and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it is
possible, let this cup pass from Me
nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will. 40
Then He came to the disciples and found them
sleeping, and said to Peter, What! Could you not
watch with Me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, lest
you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is
willing, but the flesh is weak.

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42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed,
saying, O My Father, if this cup cannot pass
away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be
done. 43 And He came and found them asleep
again, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So He left
them, went away again, and prayed the third time,
saying the same words.

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45 Then He came to His disciples and said to
them, Are you still sleeping and resting?
Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man
is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46
Rise, let us be going. See, My betrayer is at
hand.

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Gethsemane means olive press. This was likely a
place where Jesus could have privacy with His
disciples.

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Satans first battle over man took place in a
garden. How fitting the second battle begins in
one as well.

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Satans first battle over man took place in a
garden. How fitting the second battle begins in
one as well.
The burden of Jesus at the start of His prayers.
(Mt 2637 Mk 1433)

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Matthew 2637 (NKJV) 37And He took with Him Peter
and the two sons of Zebedee, and He began to be
sorrowful and deeply distressed.

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Mark 1433 (NKJV) - And He took Peter, James, and
John with Him, and He began to be troubled and
deeply distressed.

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troubled to be homesick, to be sated.

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troubled to be homesick, to be sated.
Jesus did want to return to the father. (Jn
171-5)

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John 174-5 (NKJV) - I have glorified You on the
earth. I have finished the work which You have
given Me to do. 5And now, O Father, glorify Me
together with Yourself, with the glory which I
had with You before the world was.

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The word sate describes the glutton who has
eaten so much that he cannot eat any more. Even
the sight of food becomes unbearable. The Son of
God has endured such infinite suffering that in
this hour of agony, He
is sated with suffering.

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The agony of the garden.

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The agony of the garden.
Jesus first knelled and then fell on His face.
(Mt 2639)

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Matthew 2639 (NKJV) 39He went a little farther
and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My
Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from
Me nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will.

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Jesus wanted the cup to pass from Him. Jesus had
used this expression before but the disciples
did not understand. (Mt 2022)

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Matthew 2022 (NKJV) - But Jesus answered and
said, You do not know what you ask. Are you able
to drink the cup that I am about to drink, and be
baptized with the baptism that I am baptized
with? They said to Him, We are able.

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The double form of Abba, Abba shows a tenderness
and compassion. Note Jesus address to Martha.
(Lk 1041)

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Luke 1041 (NKJV) 41And Jesus answered and said
to her, Martha, Martha, you are worried and
troubled about many things.

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Did Jesus express disillusionment to God in the
garden? Was He afraid to die? Note the great
intensity of His suffering in the garden. (Heb
57-9)

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Hebrews 57-9 (NKJV) - who, in the days of His
flesh, when He had offered up prayers and
supplications, with vehement cries and tears to
Him who was able to save Him from death, and was
heard because of His godly fear, 8 though He was
a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things
which He suffered. 9 And having been perfected,
He became the author of eternal salvation to all
who obey Him,

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Jesus comes to a resolution and now is ready to
face the cross. (Mt 2642)

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Matthew 2642 (NKJV) - Again, a second time, He
went away and prayed, saying, O My Father, if
this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink
it, Your will be done.

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Between the second and last prayer angels comfort
Him. (Lk 2243-44)

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Luke 2243-44 (NKJV) - Then an angel appeared to
Him from heaven, strengthening Him. 44 And being
in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His
sweat became like great drops of blood falling
down to the ground.

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Jesus was strengthened by this angel. How?

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Jesus was strengthened by this angel. How?
When was the last occasion Jesus was helped by
angels?

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The intensity of this agony is seen in His sweat.

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The intensity of this agony is seen in His sweat.
For the disciples it is too late. Jesus is now
ready! (Mk 1441-42)

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Mark 1441-42 (NKJV) - Then He came the third
time and said to them, Are you still sleeping
and resting? It is enough! The hour has come
behold, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the
hands of sinners. 42 Rise, let us be going. See,
My betrayer is at hand.

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The preparation of the enemies of Christ

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The preparation of the enemies of Christ
If Satan had understood Gods plan what would he
had his followers do? (1 Cor 27-8)

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1 Corinthians 27-8 (NKJV) - But we speak the
wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom
which God ordained before the ages for our glory,
8which none of the rulers of this age knew for
had they known, they would not have crucified the
Lord of glory.

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Both the disciples and Jesus enemies were
unprepared!

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Things that the enemies had done so far.

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Things that the enemies had done so far.
Judas had an attachment of Roman troops. (Jn 183)

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John 183 (NKJV) - Then Judas, having received a
detachment of troops, and officers from the chief
priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns,
torches, and weapons.

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Pilate had to have authorized this and knew he
would later see Jesus.

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Pilate had to have authorized this and knew he
would later see Jesus.
The temple guards were ready for their duty.

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Pilate had to have authorized this and knew he
would later see Jesus.
The temple guards were ready for their duty.
The Roman guards provided security and
legitimacy, the swords and staves were weapons to
put down opponents in an armed battle.

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No doubt the false witnesses were gathered to
give testimony before the priests and lawyers.

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No doubt the false witnesses were gathered to
give testimony before the priests and lawyers.
Judas has planned an innocent way of revealing
the identity of Jesus.

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No doubt the false witnesses were gathered to
give testimony before the priests and lawyers.
Judas has planned an innocent way of revealing
the identity of Jesus.
What was lacking in their planning? (Acts
538-39Acts 427-28)

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Acts 538 through Acts 539 (NKJV) 38And now I
say to you, keep away from these men and let them
alone for if this plan or this work is of men,
it will come to nothing 39but if it is of God,
you cannot overthrow itlest you even be found to
fight against God.

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Acts 427 through Acts 428 (NKJV) 27For truly
against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You
anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the
Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered
together 28to do whatever Your hand and Your
purpose determined before to be done.

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Class discussion

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Class discussion
What does it mean for every Christian to bear a
cross?

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Class discussion
What does it mean for every Christian to bear a
cross?
Why was there no other way for Jesus to redeem
mankind?

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Class discussion
What does it mean for every Christian to bear a
cross?
Why was there no other way for Jesus to redeem
mankind?
What great mistake did Peter and the disciples
make before the cross?

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Class discussion
What does it mean for every Christian to bear a
cross?
Why was there no other way for Jesus to redeem
mankind?
What great mistake did Peter and the disciples
make before the cross?
Did God answer Jesus prayer?

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Why did Jesus suffer such agony in the garden?
Did He suffer more at the cross or in the garden?

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Why did Jesus suffer such agony in the garden?
Did He suffer more at the cross or in the garden?
What great mistake did the enemies of Christ make
as well as their leader, Satan?

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Why did Jesus suffer such agony in the garden?
Did He suffer more at the cross or in the garden?
What great mistake did the enemies of Christ make
as well as their leader, Satan?

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Rushed illegal trials were conducted throughout
the night.

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Rushed illegal trials were conducted throughout
the night.
The trials were a fiasco Annas, Caiphas, and
Pilate

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Rushed illegal trials were conducted throughout
the night.
The trials were a fiasco Annas, Caiphas, and
Pilate
The men who represent the highest religious
office in the nation established by God and
whose constitution was the word of God were
filled with blindness and hypocrisy. (Jn 1828)

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John 1828 (NKJV) - Then they led Jesus from
Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early
morning. But they themselves did not go into the
Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that
they might eat the Passover.

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Pilate declare Jesus innocent and then allows Him
to be executed! (Mt 2624-25)

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Matthew 2624-25 - The Son of Man indeed goes
just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man
by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have
been good for that man if he had not been born.
25 Then Judas, who was betraying Him, answered
and said, Rabbi, is it I? He said to him, You
have said it.

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Jesus showed concern for others even as He was
being lead to be executed. (Lk 2327-31)

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Luke 2327-31 - And a great multitude of the
people followed Him, and women who also mourned
and lamented Him. 28But Jesus, turning to them,
said, Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for
Me, but weep for yourselves and for your
children.

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29 For indeed the days are coming in which they
will say, Blessed are the barren, wombs that
never bore, and breasts which never nursed!
30Then they will begin to say to the mountains,
Fall on us! and to the hills, Cover us!
31For if they do these things in the green wood,
what will be done in the dry?

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There were two thieves whose execution was
obviously rushed.

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Their execution was rushed in order to provide a
setting to make Jesus appear
guilty!

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Their execution was rushed in order to provide a
setting to make Jesus appear
guilty!
Their response was to rail at Jesus. (Mt 2744)

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Matthew 2744 (NKJV) 44Even the robbers who were
crucified with Him reviled Him with the same
thing.

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The Intense Hatred of the Religious Leaders was
seen. (Lk 2335 Mt 2739-44)

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Luke 2335 (NKJV) 35And the people stood looking
on. But even the rulers with them sneered,
saying, He saved others let Him save Himself if
He is the Christ, the chosen of God.

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Matthew 2739-44 - And those who passed by
blasphemed Him, wagging their heads 40 and
saying, You who destroy the temple and build it
in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son
of God, come down from the cross. 41 Likewise
the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes
and elders, said,

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42 He saved others Himself He cannot save. If
He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down
from the cross, and we will believe Him. 43 He
trusted in God let Him deliver Him now if He
will have Him for He said, I am the Son of
God. 44 Even the robbers who were crucified
with Him reviled Him with the same thing.

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If someone with no background of these events had
walked upon this scene what would he think?

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If someone with no background of these events had
walked upon this scene what would he think?
What were the leaders saying?

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If someone with no background of these events had
walked upon this scene what would he think?
What were the leaders saying?
"Taunts that offer a tribute

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If someone with no background of these events had
walked upon this scene what would he think?
What were the leaders saying?
"Taunts that offer a tribute.
These are the judges, the religious leaders
glorying in a man's suffering. Even vile
criminals are allowed to die without this kind of
treatment.

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Many of these very men will later have a chance
to rethink this.

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We see the Crucified Jesus.

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We see the Crucified Jesus.
How did Jesus respond to these injustices?
"Father, forgive them". (Lk 2334)

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Luke 2334 (NKJV) 34Then Jesus said, Father,
forgive them, for they do not know what they do.
And they divided His garments and cast lots.

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The greatest influence one can have is to do
right while suffering. (1 Pt 221-25)

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1 Peter 221-25 - For to this you were called,
because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us
an example, that you should follow His steps 22
Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in
His mouth

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23 who, when He was reviled, did not revile in
return when He suffered, He did not threaten,
but committed Himself to Him who judges
righteously 24 who Himself bore our sins in His
own body on the tree, that we, having died to
sins, might live for righteousnessby whose
stripes you were healed. 25 For you were like
sheep going astray, but have now returned to the
Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

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Consider the suffering of crucifixion.

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The victim was placed on a wooden cross. Nails,
undoubtedly wooden, were driven into the hands
and feet of the victim, and then the cross was
lifted and jarred into the ground, tearing the
flesh of the crucified and racking his body with
excruciating pain.

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Historians remind us that even the soldiers could
not get used to the horrible sight, and often
took strong drink to numb their senses."

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The unnatural position made every movement
painful the lacerated veins and crushed tendons
throbbed with incessant anguish the wounds,
inflamed by exposure, gradually gangrened the
arteries-especially at the head and stomach --
became swollen and oppressed with surcharged
blood and while each variety of misery went on
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them the intolerable pang of a burning and raging
thirst and all these physical complications
caused an internal excitement and anxiety, which
made the prospect of death itself -- of death,
the unknown enemy, at whose approach man usually
shudders most -- bear the aspect of a delicious
and exquisite release.

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Jesus saw that He was forsaken. (Psa 221-2)

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Psalm 221-2 (NKJV) - My God, My God, why have
You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping
Me, And from the words of My groaning? 2 O My
God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear
And in the night season, and am not silent.

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Jesus was crying out to God in His pain. (Mt
2746)

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Matthew 2746 (NKJV) - And about the ninth hour
Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, Eli,
Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, My God,
why have You forsaken Me?

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He cried out both in light and darkness. (Mt
2745)

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Matthew 2745 (NKJV) 45Now from the sixth hour
until the ninth hour there was darkness over all
the land.

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To add pain far beyond the physical side, God
poured out the sins of the world upon Him. (2
Cor 521)

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2 Corinthians 521 (NKJV) 21For He made Him who
knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might
become the righteousness of God in Him.

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But Jesus knew that God is always true! (Psa
223-5)

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Psalm 223-5 (NKJV) - But You are holy,
Enthroned in the praises of Israel. 4 Our fathers
trusted in You They trusted, and You delivered
them. 5 They cried to You, and were delivered
They trusted in You, and were not ashamed.

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Because Jesus had so prepared His heart, He could
see beyond the physical realm. How could He do
this? He knew God's promises. (1 Pt 221-23)

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1 Peter 221-23 - For to this you were called,
because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us
an example, that you should follow His steps 22
Who committed no sin, Nor was deceit found in
His mouth 23 who, when He was reviled, did not
revile in return when He suffered, He did not
threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges
righteously

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God is "enthroned in the praises of Israel." Why?
He is holy!

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God is "enthroned in the praises of Israel." Why?
He is holy!
God will always deliver those who trust in Him.
(Ps 343-5)

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Psalm 343-5 (NKJV) - Oh, magnify the LORD with
me, And let us exalt His name together. 4 I
sought the LORD, and He heard me, And delivered
me from all my fears. 5 They looked to Him and
were radiant, And their faces were not ashamed.

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Do you know this as a certainty?

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Do you know this as a certainty?
Jesus saw that He was despised. (Psa 226-8)

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Psalm 226-8 (NKJV) - But I am a worm, and no
man A reproach of men, and despised by the
people. 7 All those who see Me ridicule Me They
shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, 8
He trusted in the LORD, let Him rescue Him Let
Him deliver Him, since He delights in Him!

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After being beaten and nailed to the cross His
appearance was that of a worm.

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After being beaten and nailed to the cross His
appearance was that of a worm.
His enemies surrounded Him and shouted insults.
(Mt 2741-44)

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Matthew 2741-44 (NKJV) - Likewise the chief
priests also, mocking with the scribes and
elders, said, 42 He saved others Himself He
cannot save. If He is the King of Israel, let Him
now come down from the cross, and we will believe
Him. 43 He trusted in God let Him deliver Him
now if He will have Him for He said, I am the
Son of God.

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44 Even the robbers who were crucified with Him
reviled Him with the same thing.

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Evil men will try to beat the righteous down with
their deeds and their tongues.

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Evil men will try to beat the righteous down with
their deeds and their tongues.
Jesus knew that God had always loved Him. (Psa
229-11)

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Psalm 229-11 (NKJV) - But You are He who took
Me out of the womb You made Me trust while on My
mothers breasts. 10 I was cast upon You from
birth. From My mothers womb You have been My
God. 11 Be not far from Me, For trouble is near
For there is none to help.

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God provided for Him from conception! He does so
to us as well.

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Because of this He called out for God's help and
was comforted that He will answer! He will always
help when there is "none to help.

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Because of this He called out for God's help and
was comforted that He will answer! He will always
help when there is "none to help.
Jesus saw that His body was wounded and dying.
(Psa 2212-18)

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Psalm 2212-18 - Many bulls have surrounded Me
Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled Me. 13 They
gape at Me with their mouths, Like a raging and
roaring lion. 14 I am poured out like water, And
all My bones are out of joint My heart is like
wax It has melted within Me. 15 My strength is
dried up like a potsherd, And My tongue clings to
My jaws You have brought Me to the dust of death.

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16 For dogs have surrounded Me The congregation
of the wicked has enclosed Me. They pierced My
hands and My feet 17 I can count all My bones.
They look and stare at Me. 18 They divide My
garments among them, And for My clothing they
cast lots.

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Jesus described in detail the physical effects of
a death upon the cross.

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During His death he heard hatred and scorn from
those surrounding Him. The soldiers even gambled
for His clothing. (Mt 2735-36)

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Matthew 2735-36 (NKJV) - Then they crucified
Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that
it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the
prophet They divided My garments among them,
And for My clothing they cast lots. 36 Sitting
down, they kept watch over Him there.

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This was written 1000 years before the event and
hundreds of years before crucifixion was
invented! THINK!

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This was written 1000 years before the event and
hundreds of years before crucifixion was
invented! THINK!
Jesus knew that God would deliver Him. (Psa
2219-21)

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Psalm 2219-21 - But You, O LORD, do not be far
from Me O My Strength, hasten to help Me! 20
Deliver Me from the sword, My precious life from
the power of the dog. 21 Save Me from the lions
mouth And from the horns of the wild oxen! You
have answered Me.

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In spite of everything He could see, He knew that
God would respond!

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Abraham had this kind of faith. (Rom 417-18
Heb 1118-19)

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Romans 417-18 (NKJV) - (as it is written, I
have made you a father of many nations) in the
presence of Him whom he believedGod, who gives
life to the dead and calls those things which do
not exist as though they did

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18 who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so
that he became the father of many nations,
according to what was spoken, So shall your
descendants be.

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Hebrews 1118-19 (NKJV) - of whom it was said,
In Isaac your seed shall be called, 19
concluding that God was able to raise him up,
even from the dead, from which he also received
him in a figurative sense.

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Will you prepare you mind so you too will believe
these things in suffering?

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Will you prepare you mind so you too will believe
these things in suffering?
"You have answered Me." (Psa 2221)

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Psalm 2221 - Save Me from the lions mouth And
from the horns of the wild oxen! You have
answered Me.

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This simple statement overshadows and erases all
the pain that went before!

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This simple statement overshadows and erases all
the pain that went before!
If we could only see the answer God has for us.
(2 Cor 417-18)

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2 Corinthians 417-18 (NKJV) - For our light
affliction, which is but for a moment, is working
for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of
glory, 18while we do not look at the things which
are seen, but at the things which are not seen.
For the things which are seen are temporary, but
the things which are not seen are eternal.

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