A symbol of cruelty, torture, & death A symbol of God, sacrificial love, and salvation Before Calvary After Calvary.

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A symbol of cruelty, torture, & death A symbol of God, sacrificial love, and salvation Before Calvary After Calvary

The Love Of God & The Cross The Cross was not an accident, a mistake, or an afterthought.

Psalm 22 & The Cross V. 1 – My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me? Vv. 6-8 – Insulted, Let Him deliver Him V. 16 – Pierced hands & feet V. 18 – Part garments & gamble for pieces V. 1 – My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me? Vv. 6-8 – Insulted, Let Him deliver Him V. 16 – Pierced hands & feet V. 18 – Part garments & gamble for pieces 1000 years before Calvary as one who was an eye witness Mrk. 15:34 Mt. 27:39-44 Col. 2:14 Jno. 19:23,24

V. 4 - Borne our griefs - carried our sorrows – stricken - smitten - afflicted. V. 5 - Wounded - bruised – chastisement was upon Him V. 6 – Laid on Him the iniquity of us all V. 4 - Borne our griefs - carried our sorrows – stricken - smitten - afflicted. V. 5 - Wounded - bruised – chastisement was upon Him V. 6 – Laid on Him the iniquity of us all Isaiah 53 & The Cross Written 100s years before Calvary but spoken as if already happened Matthew 26:52-56 Luke 24:44-46 Luke 24:44-46

The Love Of God & The Cross The Cross was not an accident, a mistake, or an afterthought. It was foretold and prophesied. The Cross was in Gods plan – it was purposed. It is a demonstration of Gods love for you. The Cross was not an accident, a mistake, or an afterthought. It was foretold and prophesied. The Cross was in Gods plan – it was purposed. It is a demonstration of Gods love for you.

God Isa. 53:6 Jno. 3:16 Rom. 5:5-8 God Isa. 53:6 Jno. 3:16 Rom. 5:5-8LOVE Jesus Jno. 1:29,36 Jno. 3:16; 15:13 Gal. 1:4; 2:20 Titus 2:14 Heb. 2:9; 13:12 Rev. 1:5 Jesus Jno. 1:29,36 Jno. 3:16; 15:13 Gal. 1:4; 2:20 Titus 2:14 Heb. 2:9; 13:12 Rev. 1:5 Holy Spirit 2 Tim. 3: Cor. 2:13 2 Pet. 1:21 Holy Spirit 2 Tim. 3: Cor. 2:13 2 Pet. 1:21

POISON One Does Not Automatically Think Of Socrates One Does Not Automatically Think Of Lincoln One Automatically Thinks Of Christ CHRIST

Power Of The Cross – Draw Men To Christ John 12 V. 32 – And I, if I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all peoples to Myself. V. 33 – This He said signifying by what death He would die. John 3 V. 14 – As Moses lifted up the serpent … V – Even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes should not perish …

After Calvary, Christ Drew More Acts Acts Acts Acts Acts 8 – Ethiopian, SorcererActs 8 – Ethiopian, Sorcerer Acts 9 – SaulActs 9 – Saul Acts 10 – CorneliusActs 10 – Cornelius Acts 13 – Sergius PaulusActs 13 – Sergius Paulus Acts 16 – Lydia, Philippian jailorActs 16 – Lydia, Philippian jailor Acts 18 – CrispusActs 18 – Crispus Acts 24 – Gov. FelixActs 24 – Gov. Felix Acts 26 – King AgrippaActs 26 – King Agrippa Php. 4:22 – Saints in Ceasars HousePhp. 4:22 – Saints in Ceasars House

Mans Love To God & The Cross How can one love God if refuses to obey Christ (Matt. 17:5; Rom. 10:17; Lke. 6:46)? –If refuse to believe (Jno. 8:24)? –If refuse to repent (Lke. 13:3)? –If refuse to confess (Matt. 10:32)? –If refuse to be baptized (Mrk. 16:16)? How can one love God if refuses to obey Christ (Matt. 17:5; Rom. 10:17; Lke. 6:46)? –If refuse to believe (Jno. 8:24)? –If refuse to repent (Lke. 13:3)? –If refuse to confess (Matt. 10:32)? –If refuse to be baptized (Mrk. 16:16)?

Mans Love To God & The Cross How can a Christian love God if refuses to obey Christ (Matt. 17:5; Rom. 10:17; Lke. 6:46)? –If does not endure (Matt. 10:22)? –If does not remain faithful (Matt. 25:21,23)? –If does not teach others (Matt. 28:19,20)? How can a Christian love God if refuses to obey Christ (Matt. 17:5; Rom. 10:17; Lke. 6:46)? –If does not endure (Matt. 10:22)? –If does not remain faithful (Matt. 25:21,23)? –If does not teach others (Matt. 28:19,20)?

Mans Love To God & The Cross Do you love that which is linked to the cross (1 Cor. 16:22)? –New Covenant (Matt. 26:28) –Church (Acts 20:28) –Baptism (Rom. 6:3-4) –Lords Supper (1 Cor. 11:25,26) –Heaven (Rev. 7:13-15) Do you love that which is linked to the cross (1 Cor. 16:22)? –New Covenant (Matt. 26:28) –Church (Acts 20:28) –Baptism (Rom. 6:3-4) –Lords Supper (1 Cor. 11:25,26) –Heaven (Rev. 7:13-15)