1. The Darkest Hour

2. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:45
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3. Even when in anguish, Jesus cried out in trust in God.

4. From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over the whole land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out with a loud voice, “Elí, Elí, lemá sabachtháni?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?”
Matthew 27:45–46
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5. The Lord will not leave his people or abandon his heritage,
Psalm 94:14
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6. Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God
Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10–13
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7. Be sure that all who are enraged against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will become as nothing and will perish.
Isaiah 41:10–13
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8. You will look for those who contend with you, but you will not find them. Those who war against you will become absolutely nothing.
Isaiah 41:10–13
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9. For I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, who says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.
Isaiah 41:10–13
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10. Even when things seemed out of control, Jesus remains sovereign.

11. But Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and gave up his spirit.
Matthew 27:50
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12. “apheken” means “to let go, to send away”

13. Suddenly, the curtain of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth quaked, and the rocks were split.
Matthew 27:51
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14. I am sure of this, that he who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6
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15. The Darkest Hour