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Anderson, Leith - A Day of Surprises

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A Day of Surprises
by Leith Anderson
Text: Luke 23:26-49
Topic: What happened the day Jesus was crucified
Big Idea: If we turn to Christ, his death becomes our day of salvation.
Keywords: Accepting Christ; Christ, cross of; Christ, death of; Crucifixion; Easter; Jesus Christ; Irreverence; Mocking; Salvation; Salvation, need for; Savior, Christ our

Introduction
  • Illustration: Certain deaths, like those of John Kennedy and Martin Luther King, are memorable because the reports are vivid.
  • Luke reports the death of Jesus vividly, though he was not an eyewitness.
Jesus' death was a day of surprises.
  • The task of carrying the cross surprised Simon of Cyrene.
  • Jesus' expression of sympathy surprised the professional mourners.
  • Jesus' words of forgiveness surprised the executioners.
  • The noontime eclipse surprised the people.
  • The ripped curtain surprised those in the temple.
Jesus' death was a day of stupidity.
  • Despite the horror of crucifixion, some mocked and sneered.
  • Illustration: A scene from Schindler's List shows a boy taunting condemned Jews.
  • The soldiers delighted in teasing Jesus about his royalty.
  • One criminal insulted him.
Jesus' death was a day of salvation.
  • The other criminal believed and sought salvation.
  • There is salvation for those who believe today.
Conclusion
  • Illustration: This year (1994) Good Friday is also April Fool’s Day.
  • Those who reject Jesus may be called fools, while those who accept him call the day Good.


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