Matthew 26:67 Matthew 27:26-31 Matthew 27:33-35 Matthew 27:36-44

Jesus Did Not Want People to Weep for Him Luke 23:26-31 “weep for yourselves and for your children” Concern for others evident – Luke 23:34

The Condemnation of Sin Jesus suffered because of sin – 1 Corinthians 15:3; Isaiah 53:5,6 He gave Himself for our sins – Galatians 1:4 He bore our sins on the cross – 1 Peter 2:24 Reminds us of our own sinfulness & need for redemption – 1 John 1:8,10

Jesus Killed Sin Condemned sin in the flesh through His death – Romans 8:3 Body of sin destroyed in baptism – Romans 6:3-6 Reminds us of our duty to crucify sinful lusts of the flesh- Galatians 5:24 Colossians 3:5-11

The Revelation of Love Jesus suffered because of love- Love of the Father - John 3:16; Romans 5:8 Love of the Son – Ephesians 5:2 May we never neglect the love that was behind it – 1 John 4:9,10

The Revelation of Love Jesus Thereby Demonstrated what True Love Is…. Meaning of true love – 1 John 3:16; John 15:13 His love a pattern for our love – John 13:34,35; 15:12 Contemplate His passion and remind us of the love we are to show to one another – 1 John 4:11

The Redemption of the World Jesus Suffered for All - Desires all men to be saved – 1 Timothy 2:3-6 2 Peter 3:9 – “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” Offered Jesus as a propitiation for all – 1 John 2:1-2

Jesus is The World’s Only Hope Jesus is the only way to the Father – John 14:6 Salvation only in His name – Acts 4:12 Deny the Son, does not have Father – 1 John 2:23 Abide in His doctrine, have both Father and the Son – 2 John 9; 2 Corinthians 5:18 – 6:1

The Inspiration of Sacrifice Jesus provided the example - Suffering demonstrated mind of humility – Philippians 2:3-8 – “let this mind be in you” Example of suffering patiently – 1 Peter 2:20-24 – “follow in His steps”

Jesus’ Sacrifice Designed to Inspire Us To walk in love – Ephesians 5:2 To walk in humility – Philippians 2:3-5 To suffer patiently – 1 Peter 2:20-24 To give of ourselves to others- 2 Corinthians 8:9

2 Corinthians 5:14-15 NKJV 14 For. the love of Christ compels us, 2 Corinthians 5:14-15 NKJV 14 For the love of Christ compels us, because we judge thus: that if One died for all, then all died; 15 and He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again.