6 Hours That Changed the World
Lesson Text:John 19:16-30; Matt. 27:31-54; Mark 15:20-39; Luke 23:26-47
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Introduction
A.Friday April 7, 30 AD, there were 6 hours that changed the world.B.To man, it makes no sense that Jesus should have to die on the cross.1.Satan at first thought victory, but was dealt a crushing defeat.
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1 Corinthians 2:7-8 ESV Butwe impart a secret and hidden wisdom ofGod, which God decreed before the ages for our glory. (8) None of therulers of this age understood this, for if they had, they would not havecrucified the Lord of glory.3.Hebrews 9:28 ESV so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sinsof many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save thosewho are eagerly waiting for him.C.We all have experienced some life changing moments.
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Tonight we will talk about 6 hours that changed the world forever.
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We will examine: 7 sayings of Jesus, 6 hours on the cross, 5 garments ofclothing, 4 piercings to His body, 3 Crosses at Calvary/ three hours ofdarkness, 2between two thieves, 1. Son of God, Christ and Savior.
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7 Sayings of Jesus on the
Cross
A.He knew no wrong
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Read Isaiah 53:3-62.2 Co. 5:21 knew no sin; tempted as we are yet without sin; Heb. 4:15
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Luke 23:34 ESV And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they knownot what they do." And they cast lots to divide his garments.B.Salvation even to a thief
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Read Luke 23:40-432.Still under law of MosesC.Concern for his earthly mother1.What agony for a mother to see her son
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John 19:26-27 ESV WhenJesus saw his mother and the disciple whom heloved standing nearby, he said to his mother, "Woman, behold, your son!"(27) Then he said to the disciple, "Behold, your mother!" And from thathour the disciple took her to his own home.D.Bearing the iniquity of us all
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Isaiah 59:2 ESV but your iniquities have made a separation between youand your God, and your sins have hidden his face from you so that hedoes not hear.2.Prophesied in Psalms 22:1
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