Luke 23:26-46Luke 23:26 - Jesus bore His own cross, but not for very long.Luke 23:21 - Green wood: Jesus in His sinlessness. Dry wood: Jews in Jerusalem“There”Exact locality unknownHebrew: GolgothaLatin: CalvaryShameful place between two thievesConspicuous place (John 19:19-20Solitary place (Matthew 27:46Appropriate placeOutside the city (Leviticus 24:23Outside the gate (Hebrews 13:11-12“They”Who crucified our Lord?The Jews. They planned and demanded it. Matthew 27:1-2They did not actually do the deed - it was done to please them.They were murderers in heart - if not in deed.Romans soldiersAll men for whose sins He diedIt was our sins that nailed Him to the cross.Isaiah 53:4-6“Crucified”Romans mode of punishmentPainful; slowSix hours of torture (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.)John 20:24-29Sequence of events in the trial and crucifixion of the Lord.All through this, He was mistreated.“Him”John 1:1-5He was their benefactor. Acts 10:38He was the sinless one. Matthew 27:19He was the lamb of God. John 1:29He is the resurrection and life. John 11:25Why did He die?Not just because He was willing, though He was. Matthew 26:53It was God’s will.Why? Because of His love for us! John 3:16But, we must obey Him. Matthew 7:21Did our Lord die in vain as far as you are concerned?
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