This lesson is a first in a series called "Five Views from the Cross." Mary, being the mother of Jesus, stood at the foot of the cross watching her Son die, what thoughts were going through her mind?

2. A View from the Cross Lesson #1 – Through the Eyes of a Mother

3. Five Views of One Savior Through the Eyes of a Mother Through the Eyes of a Friend Through the Eyes of a Governor Through the Eyes of the People Through the Eyes of the Father

4. A Mother’s Tears “…but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.” (John 19:25; ESV)

5. She Knew… “And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed." (Luke 2:34-35; ESV)

6. Her Treasure “But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.” (Luke 2:19; ESV)

7. Her Treasure “And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.” (Luke 2:51; ESV)

8. Her Wonder “He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end." (Luke 1:32-33; ESV)

10. Her wonder came from the actions of her Son.

12. Does your wonder/awe came from the actions of her Son?