1. Three Views of the Cross Matthew 27:36
They Sat and Watched
Three Views of the Cross
Matthew 27:36

2. 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)

3. The World’s View Foolishness A good man who suffered a wrongful death
A religious zealot who viewed himself as God

4. 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