So How Does The Passion Of Christ Affect Us?

John 19:30

INTRO: So what is the entire hubbub about? What is the big deal anyway? Its just a movie, right?

John 19:30 30 When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.

How does the Passion of Christ (not the movie) affect us?

Prophecies were fulfilled

He was the…

Promised Seed that was sent

Promised Sacrifice that came

Promised Savior that died (and lives)

Gen. tells us He would be the seed of a woman

Gen. tells us He would be the Promised Seed of Abraham

Gen. tells us He would be the Promised Seed of Isaac

Num. tells us He would be the Promised Seed of Jacob

Gen. tells us He would descend from the Tribe of Judah

Isaiah tells us He would be the Heir to the Throne of David

Micah tells us He would be born in Bethlehem

Daniel tells us when He would be born

Isaiah tells us He would be born of a virgin

Jeremiah tells us of the Massacred infants

Hosea tells us about His families flight into Egypt

Isaiah tells us His ministry would be based in Galilee

Deut. Tells us He would be a prophet

Psalms tells us He would be a priest like Melchizedek

Zechariah tells us about His triumphant entry on the colt of an donkey

Psalms tells us He would be betrayed by a friend

Zechariah tells us he would be sold for 30 pieces of silver

Zechariah also tells us the money would be returned for a Potter's Field

Psalms tells us He would be falsely accused

Isaiah tells us He would be silent when accused

Isaiah also tells us He would be smitten and spat upon

Psalms tells us He would be hated without a cause

Isaiah tells us about his great suffering (for us)

Isaiah also tells us He would be crucified with sinners

Psalms tells us His hands and feet would be pierced

Psalms tells us He would be mocked and insulted

Psalms tells us He would be given Gall and Vinegar

Psalms tells us He would pray for His enemies

Zechariah tells us His side would be pierced

Psalms tell us they would cast lots for His coat

Psalms tell us He would not have a single bone broken

Isaiah tells us He would be buried with the rich

Psalms tell us about His resurrection

And Psalms tell us that He would ascend

 

 

Purpose of Christ went as planned - John 3:16-18

Pay our debts

Purge our sins

Pacify God's penalty for our sin

Prayer of Christ happened (as a willing Savior)

Matt. 26:42 O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will be done.

Even though he…

Preferred another way (…if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it)

He was..

Prepared to obey (…thy will be done)

Pleased to obey

Pathway to Christ was opened for our repentance

Provision was made - our sacrifice

Purpose was realized - for our repentance

Power was given - we can have repentance by…

Power of Christ was revealed

Perfect replacement

Provided redemption

Planned Positive Promising and Purposeful Resurrection

 

So what does the Passion of Christ mean to me?

It means He finished the job

It means we can have forgiveness of sins

It means we can accept Him as our Savior

It means we can live with Him for eternity

 

Gary Marcum - New Beginnings Church - 041104am Easter