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Nicodem, Jim - Eight at the Cross

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Eight at the Cross
by Jim Nicodem
Text: Matthew 27:32-61
Topic: How we view Jesus
Big Idea: How you see Jesus determines what sort of relationship you will have with him.
Keywords: Crucifixion; Salvation; Jesus Christ; Judgment

You may see a random obligation.
  • Simon was afraid that the people would think he was a criminal or a Jesus sympathizer when he was forced to carry Jesus' cross.
    - Matthew 27:32
  • If this is you, open your eyes—because Jesus wants to show you who he is.
You may see a rewarding opportunity.
  • A gambler at the foot of the cross was concerned with what was in it for him, as he cast lots for Jesus' clothes.
    - Matthew 27:35
  • Jesus wants to be followed for his own sake, not for what we can get out of him.
You may see a route out.
  • One of the robbers next to Jesus taunted Jesus to save them.
    - Matthew 27:38, 44
  • Jesus can rescue us from trouble, but he sees through selfish motives.
You may see a religious outrage.
  • The chief priest didn't like Jesus because he had done something the priest thought he could do himself.
    - Matthew 27:39-43
  • We can't be good enough to save ourselves.
You may see the razzle-dazzle of God's omnipotence.
  • When Jesus gave up his spirit, the graves broke open and holy people who had died came to life.
    - Matthew 27:50-53
  • If we acknowledge God's miracles but do not trust Christ, they are worthless.
    - Illustration: Nicodem once heard a man who does not follow Jesus wonder out loud how anyone could deny that there is a God.
You may see a revered over-ruler.
  • Terrified by the events that followed Jesus' death, the centurion began praising God, hoping to appease God and save himself.
    - Matthew 27:54
  • God isn't fooled by superficial faith.
You may see a redemptive offering.
  • Mary Magdalene was the last at the cross and the first at the tomb because Jesus had released her from evil and forgiven her sin.
    - Matthew 27:55
  • Those that trust in Jesus are deeply grateful and committed to following him.
Have you gone public with your allegiance to Jesus?
  • In his first courageous step in following Christ, Joseph of Arimathea demanded the broken body of Jesus from Pilate and put it in the tomb.
    - Matthew 27:57-61
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