The Cross Matt. 27:50-54

The Cross Matthew 27:50-54

The Miracles When I Look At The Cross, I See Darkness (Luke 23:44-45) Veil of the temple was torn (Matt. 27:51) An earthquake (Matt. 27:51) The tombs were opened (Matt. 27:52-53)

The Fulfillment Of Prophecies When I Look At The Cross, I See The Fulfillment Of Prophecies His betrayal by Judas (Ps. 41:9) His being sold for 30 piece of silver (Zech. 11:12-13) His suffering on the cross (Psalm 22:11-18) His death was not an accident (Acts 2:23)

The End Of The Law Of Moses When I Look At The Cross, I See The End Of The Law Of Moses He killed it (Ephesians 2:13-16) Hebrews 8:6-13 Romans 6:14 “you are not under law, but under grace” The Law was given to the Israelites (Deut. 4:7-9) All men today are under the gospel (Mark 16:15-16)

The Greatest Sacrifice When I Look At The Cross, I See The Greatest Sacrifice Who died on the cross? (John 1:1-3,14) He came with a mission (Phil. 2:5-8) His sacrifice was for me (1 Tim. 1:15) Romans 5:7-9

Salvation By Blood When I Look At The Cross, I See Hebrews 9:22 His blood purchased the church (Acts 20:28) We come into contact with the blood through obedience (Romans 5:8-10; 6:3-4; 6:16-18) Christians again contact the blood through confession (1 John 1:7-9).

How can we resist loving Him? How can we not be loyal to Him?