Challenge or Change

When I Survey The Wondrous Cross Words: Isaac Watts – 1707 “See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e’er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Statements From The Cross Prayer of forgiveness – “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing” Luke 23:34 Request honored – “Today you shall be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 Request of love – “Woman behold your son! Behold your mother.” John 19:26 Question of suffering – “My God, My God, why have your forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46 Confession of humanity – “I Thirst!” John 19:28

Statements From The Cross Call of deliverance – “Father into thy hands I commit my spirit.” Luke 23:46 Cry of Completion – “It is finished!” John 19:30

Statements To The Cross Those Who Passed By – “You who would destroy the temple and build it in 3 days SAVE yourself. If you are the Son of God come down from the cross. (Matthew 27:40) CHALLENGECHALLENGE

Statements To The Cross Chief Priests, Scribes & Elders – “He SAVED others, but He cannot SAVE Himself. He is the King of Israel let Him come down now from the cross and we will believe in Him. He trusts in God; let God deliver Him now if He desires Him; for he said, I Am the Son of God.” Matthew 27:41-43 CHALLENGECHALLENGE

Statements To The Cross Soldiers – “If you are the King of the Jews SAVE yourself.” Luke 23:36 CHALLENGECHALLENGE

Statements To The Cross Criminal – “Are you not the Christ? SAVE yourself and us.” Luke 23:39 CHALLENGECHALLENGE

Statements To The Cross Criminal – “Jesus, remember me when you come into Your Kingdom.” Luke 23:42 CHANGECHANGE

Do You Come To The Foot Of The Cross Of Jesus With A Heart Filled With Challenge Or Change?