Three Views of the Cross Matthew 27:36 They Sat and Watched Three Views of the Cross Matthew 27:36
Witnesses at the Cross A man crucified between two thieves (Mt. 27:44; Lk. 23:39-43) Mockers of Jesus (Mt. 27:27-31; Jn. 19:1-5; Mt. 27:44) Darkness (Mt. 27:45-47) Seven Statements Nature convulse (Mt. 27:51-53)
The World’s View Foolishness A good man who suffered a wrongful death A religious zealot who viewed himself as God
The Christian’s View The infinite love of God Divine compassion Complete submission Enormity of sin God’s desire to be reconciled Passing of one covenant for another