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IT’S FRIDAY

IT’S FRIDAY. Part 2: The Word of Assurance ( Luke 23: 35-43). IT’S FRIDAY. REVIEW In each statement, we’re looking for the good news and the good life. G ood news—each of the seven sayings from the cross has in it divine grace for us to receive. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4)

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IT’S FRIDAY

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  1. IT’S FRIDAY

  2. Part 2: The Word of Assurance (Luke 23:35-43) IT’S FRIDAY

  3. REVIEW In each statement, we’re looking for the good news and the good life. Good news—each of the seven sayings from the cross has in it divine grace for us to receive. (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) Good life—each of the seven sayings from the cross has in it a divine example for us to follow. (1 Peter 2:21)

  4. SOVEREIGNTY The scene at Calvary demonstrates the initiative of God in salvation.

  5. SOVEREIGNTY The scene at Calvary demonstrates the initiative of God in salvation. God uses a prophet’s prediction to identify the mission of his Son.

  6. SOVEREIGNTY The scene at Calvary demonstrates the initiative of God in salvation. God uses a prophet’s prediction to identify the mission of his Son. God uses a prefect’s proclamation to identify the majesty of his Son.

  7. SOVEREIGNTY The scene at Calvary demonstrates the initiative of God in salvation.

  8. DEPRAVITY The scene at Calvary illustrates the central problem of the human race.

  9. DEPRAVITY The scene at Calvary illustrates the central problem of the human race. The two thieves are both culpable for their crimes.

  10. DEPRAVITY The scene at Calvary illustrates the central problem of the human race. The two thieves are both culpable for their crimes. The two thieves are both condemned by the law.

  11. DEPRAVITY The scene at Calvary illustrates the central problem of the human race. The two thieves are both contemptuous of Jesus’ plight.

  12. DEPRAVITY The scene at Calvary illustrates the central problem of the human race. The two thieves are both contemptuous of Jesus’ plight. The two thieves are both conscious of Jesus’ attitude.

  13. CHARITY The scene at Calvary magnifies the grace of God in Christ.

  14. CHARITY The scene at Calvary magnifies the grace of God in Christ. Jesus is suffering with them, but he is not suffering like them.

  15. CHARITY The scene at Calvary magnifies the grace of God in Christ. Jesus is suffering with them, but he is not suffering like them. Jesus is suffering with them, but he is also suffering for them.

  16. HUMILITY The scene at Calvary has a transform-ing effect on the humble heart.

  17. HUMILITY The scene at Calvary has a transform-ing effect on the humble heart. The humble heart acknowledges its own mortality and guilt.

  18. HUMILITY The scene at Calvary has a transform-ing effect on the humble heart. The humble heart acknowledges its own mortality and guilt. The humble heart acknowledges Jesus’ goodness and immortality.

  19. HUMILITY The scene at Calvary has a transform-ing effect on the humble heart. The humble heart acknowledges publicly its need for the Savior.

  20. ETERNITY The scene at Calvary is jolted by a solemn reminder of the afterlife.

  21. ETERNITY The scene at Calvary is jolted by a solemn reminder of the afterlife. On the other side of death, there is an immediate consciousness.

  22. ETERNITY The scene at Calvary is jolted by a solemn reminder of the afterlife. On the other side of death, there is an immediate consciousness. On the other side of death, there is an infinite continuation.

  23. ETERNITY The scene at Calvary is jolted by a solemn reminder of the afterlife. On the other side of death, there is an indestructible Christ.

  24. RESPONSIBILITY The scene at Calvary shows believers how to live as Jesus died.

  25. RESPONSIBILITY The scene at Calvary shows believers how to live as Jesus died. Jesus dies in the company of unbelievers, attracting them to God.

  26. RESPONSIBILITY The scene at Calvary shows believers how to live as Jesus died. Jesus dies in the company of unbelievers, attracting them to God. Jesus dies refusing to retaliate for the insults and injuries inflicted on him.

  27. RESPONSIBILITY The scene at Calvary shows believers how to live as Jesus died. Jesus dies submitting to God’s agenda rather than to the world’s agenda.

  28. RESPONSIBILITY The scene at Calvary shows believers how to live as Jesus died. Jesus dies submitting to God’s agenda rather than to the world’s agenda. Jesus dies speaking words of hope and encouragement to the hurting.

  29. RESPONSIBILITY The scene at Calvary shows believers how to live as Jesus died. Jesus dies helping someone in a similar predicament as himself.

  30. RESPONSIBILITY The scene at Calvary shows believers how to live as Jesus died. Jesus dies helping someone in a similar predicament as himself. Jesus dies serving someone who is totally unable to return the favor.

  31. RESPONSIBILITY The scene at Calvary shows believers how to live as Jesus died. Jesus dies joining God where he is at work, sharing the good news.

  32. Humble yourself to receive the gift of Jesus, and pattern your life after the death of Jesus.

  33. GRAVITY The scene at Calvary highlights the choice before each person.

  34. GRAVITY The scene at Calvary highlights the choice before each person. Receive Christ and step into eternity with your sins on Christ’s head.

  35. GRAVITY The scene at Calvary highlights the choice before each person. Receive Christ and step into eternity with your sins on Christ’s head. Reject Christ and step into eternity with your sins on your own head.

  36. Humble yourself to receive the gift of Jesus, and pattern your life after the death of Jesus.

  37. IT’S FRIDAY

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