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