The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

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The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ

• 1. Why did it happen?
• a. Human wickedness
• Judas selfish greed
• Peter/disciples cowardice
• Priests envy hard hearts
• Crowd unthinking hysteria/mockery
• Herod sensationalism/mocking contempt
• Soldiers - callous

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Why did it happen?

• b. Gods purpose to save
• 1. Jesus willingly gave his life
  John1011,18
• 2. God worked to bring salvation Acts222,23
• Acts 427,28 human evil Gods salvation

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2. What did it achieve?

• a. The salvation of sinners
• 1. Jesus hangs between 2 criminals
• 2 Cor.521
• 2. Jesus becomes our substitute Is.535,6
• 3. One of the criminals is saved Lk.2342,43

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b. The revelation of Gods character

• 1. His justice Rom.325,26
• 2. His love 1 John 49,10
• 3. His wisdom power 1 Cor.122-25

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c. The conquest of evil

• 1. Victory over sin Col.213,14
• 2. Defeat of death Rom.623
• 3. Defeat of evil forces Col.215

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3. Your response

• A. Live as if it never happened
• B. Bow at the Cross
• 1. Recognize/confess your sin
• 2. Trust in Jesus Christ
• 3. Live with the Cross central to your life