Bible Text: Luke 23:32-38 | Preacher: Pastor Steve | Series: Easter
The Seven Action Statements of Jesus on the Cross
1. HE FORGAVE
Luke 23:32-38 Father forgive them for they do not know what they do. Forgiveness is not forgetting Forgiving is not excusing Forgiveness is simply a miracle Matthew 6:14-15
2. HE SHARED HOPE
Luke 23:39-43 Assuredly I say to you today you will be with Me in Paradise Our HOPE is Jesus who creates the possibilities for tomorrow. Hebrews 13:8; Lamentations 3:19-23
3. HE FOCUSED ON RELATIONSHIPS
John 19:25-27 Woman behold your son…Behold your mother… We have been created to be part of God’s community: Ephesians 2:19 The Christian life is not just a matter of believing. It is matter of belonging: Galatians 6:2-3
4. HE PRAYED
Matthew 27:45-56 Eli Eli Lama Sabachthani? My God, My God why have You forsaken Me? Psalm 34:17-19
5. HE ASKED FOR HELP
John 19:28-29 I thirst…
6. HE FINISHED
John 19:30 It is finished… John 8:32; Luke 4:18
7. HE COMMITTED
Luke 23:44-49 Father into Your hands I commit My spirit…
I have to admit I’m a sinner.
I need to realize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for me.
I need to repent of my sin.
I need to believe in Him and receive Him: John 11:25-26
I need to ask Him to forgive me of my sins: 1 John 1:9
I need to commit to Jesus publicly: Romans 10:9
I need to trust Him: John 14:1-6
Disciplining our thoughts and feelings to trust
Making an active daily choice to trust
By Prayer and the Holy Spirit we receive help to trust
Remembering and knowing the Word of God brings trust
I need to do it now and invite Him to come into my life: John 1:12-13
COMMUNION:
Matthew 26:26-29 I will take you out…I will set you free…I will redeem you…I will take you Jeremiah 25:15-17; Matthew 8:1-2; 9:18-19; 15:25-28; Matthew 28:1-10; Revelation 5:12-14