Jesus is Crucified on the Cross

Reference:        Luke 23:26-49

Golden Verse:

1. "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."  Luke 23:34
2. "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise."  Luke 23:43
3. "Woman, behold your son!"  . . .  "Behold your mother!"  John 19:26,27
4. "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"  Matthew 27:46
5. "I thirst!"  John 19:28
6. "It is finished!"  John 19:30
7. "Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit."  Luke 23:46

1. Tell briefly the story of Jesus' crucifixion
2. The meaning and purpose of Jesus' death on the cross is salvation.
3. The need for Jesus' sacrifice

1. The Lamb of God was being sacrificed to take away the sin of the world.  Jesus was dying in our place.  He accepted the punishment we deserve (John 1: 29).
2. He was making the one sacrifice that would forever perfect those who are sanctified (Hebrews 10:14).
3. All we like sheep have gone astray, and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all (Isaiah 53:6).
4. He gave it (His Body) upon the tree of the holy cross for us all.  Given for us unto salvation, remission of sins, and life everlasting to whomsoever partakes of it (The Holy Liturgy).