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THE CRUCIFIXION ANDTHE CRUCIFIXION AND
RESURRECTION OF OUR LORDRESURRECTION OF OUR LORD
JESUS CHRIST.JESUS CHRIST.
And if Christ be not risen, thenAnd if Christ be not risen, then
is our preaching vain, andis our preaching vain, and
your faith is also vain. Iyour faith is also vain. I
Corinthians 15:14Corinthians 15:14

THEN RELEASED HE BARABBAS UNTOTHEN RELEASED HE BARABBAS UNTO
THEM: WHEN HE HAD SCOURAGEDTHEM: WHEN HE HAD SCOURAGED
JESUS, HE DELIVERED HIM TO BEJESUS, HE DELIVERED HIM TO BE
CRUCIFIED.CRUCIFIED. MATTHEW 27:26MATTHEW 27:26
 Barabbas deserved the cross.Barabbas deserved the cross.
 ““Bar” in Hebrew means “son”Bar” in Hebrew means “son”
 ““Abba” in Hebrew means “father”Abba” in Hebrew means “father”
 Barabbas means “son of father”Barabbas means “son of father”
 The people chose a criminal namedThe people chose a criminal named
“son of father” instead of Jesus, who“son of father” instead of Jesus, who
was the Son of God the Fatherwas the Son of God the Father

WHO DESERVED THE CROSS?WHO DESERVED THE CROSS?
 To the cross went the sinless, blamelessTo the cross went the sinless, blameless
and spotless Son of God the Father;and spotless Son of God the Father;
Savior & Messiah, Jesus; even though theSavior & Messiah, Jesus; even though the
cross was intended for the sinner,cross was intended for the sinner,
murderer and seditionist, Barabbas, (“sonmurderer and seditionist, Barabbas, (“son
of father”) .of father”) .
 Jesus went to the sinners’ cross to die byJesus went to the sinners’ cross to die by
crucifixion in the place of the actualcrucifixion in the place of the actual
sinner(s). His death was vicarious!sinner(s). His death was vicarious!

Legend says this about Barabbas:Legend says this about Barabbas:
 While Jesus was hanging on theWhile Jesus was hanging on the
cross Barabbas ran to its foot andcross Barabbas ran to its foot and
cried out, “O Jesus of Nazareth, Icried out, “O Jesus of Nazareth, I
know not who you are, but this Iknow not who you are, but this I
know: You are hanging there in myknow: You are hanging there in my
place.”place.”
 This is the cry of faith that savesThis is the cry of faith that saves
—”Jesus, you died in my place! It is—”Jesus, you died in my place! It is
my sins that nailed you to the cross!”my sins that nailed you to the cross!”

Then the soldiers of the governor took JesusThen the soldiers of the governor took Jesus
into the common hall, and gathered untointo the common hall, and gathered unto
him the whole band of soldiers. And theyhim the whole band of soldiers. And they
stripped Him, and put on him a scarletstrip- ped Him, and put on him a scarlet
robe. Matthew 27: 27, 28robe. Matthew 27: 27, 28
 Jew and Gentile together kill Jesus!Jew and Gentile together kill Jesus!
 Matthew 27: 15-25 the Jews demandMatthew 27: 15-25 the Jews demand
Jesus from Pilate to crucify.Jesus from Pilate to crucify.
 Matthew 27: 27, 28 the gentiles (RomanMatthew 27: 27, 28 the gentiles (Roman
soldiers official representatives of thesoldiers official representatives of the
Roman Empire) strip Jesus & put on HimRoman Empire) strip Jesus & put on Him
the scarlet robe.the scarlet robe.

““Come now and let us reason together, saithCome now and let us reason together, saith
the Lord; though your sins be as scarlet,the Lord; though your sins be as scarlet,
they shall be white as snow; though they bethey shall be white as snow; though they be
red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
Isaiah 1:18Isaiah 1:18
 ScarletScarlet is the color God uses for sin!is the color God uses for sin!
 Jesus is clothed inJesus is clothed in scarletscarlet!! (not purple)(not purple)
 When sinners trust in Jesus as theirWhen sinners trust in Jesus as their
Savior, we take His clothes of right-Savior, we take His clothes of right-
eousness for ourselves and He took oureousness for ourselves and He took our
clothes of scarlet sin at Calvary!clothes of scarlet sin at Calvary!

WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF THEWHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF THE
GOSPEL?GOSPEL?
 All of my scarlet sins were put onAll of my scarlet sins were put on
(clothed) Jesus as He hung on the(clothed) Jesus as He hung on the
Cross of Calvary---Cross of Calvary---
 By grace through faith at the point ofBy grace through faith at the point of
salvation I am clothed in thesalvation I am clothed in the
unblemished righteousness of the Sonunblemished righteousness of the Son
of Almighty God, the Lord Jesus.of Almighty God, the Lord Jesus.
 My sin on Jesus---His righteousness onMy sin on Jesus---His righteousness on
me!!! I am clean as white snow!me!!! I am clean as white snow!

““And when they had plaited a crown ofAnd when they had plaited a crown of
thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reedthorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed
in His right hand: and they bowed the kneein His right hand: and they bowed the knee
before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail,before Him, and mocked Him, saying, Hail,
King of the Jews.” Matthew 27:29King of the Jews.” Matthew 27:29
 The last of King David’s dynasty toThe last of King David’s dynasty to
be crowned in Jerusalem is crownedbe crowned in Jerusalem is crowned
with thorns.with thorns.
 With the thorns in His precious head,With the thorns in His precious head,
Jesus bears the curse of sin of whichJesus bears the curse of sin of which
the thorn has become the symbol!the thorn has become the symbol!

The Gospel in the Crucifixion,The Gospel in the Crucifixion, byby
George E. Guille:George E. Guille:
 ““The third chapter of Genesis recordsThe third chapter of Genesis records
the curse upon creation because ofthe curse upon creation because of
sin. So widespread and far-reachingsin. So widespread and far-reaching
has it become that ‘the whole creationhas it become that ‘the whole creation
groaneth and travaileth in paingroaneth and travaileth in pain
together until now’ (Rom. 8:22).together until now’ (Rom. 8:22).
 [In Genesis 3 we] find the full signi-[In Genesis 3 we] find the full signi-
ficance of the crown of thorns. Thereficance of the crown of thorns. There
we find no less than 7 features of thewe find no less than 7 features of the

 curse, and every one has been fullycurse, and every one has been fully
met by our Lord.met by our Lord.
 FirstFirst, is the fact itself: “Cursed is the, is the fact itself: “Cursed is the
ground for thy sake” (Genesis 3:17).ground for thy sake” (Genesis 3:17).
But behold how He has fulfilled thatBut behold how He has fulfilled that
which was written of Himwhich was written of Him (Deut.(Deut.
21:23):21:23): “Christ hath redeemed us“Christ hath redeemed us
from the curse of the law, beingfrom the curse of the law, being
made a curse for us: for it is written,made a curse for us: for it is written,
Cursed is everyone that hangethCursed is everyone that hangeth
upon a tree”upon a tree” (Gal. 3:13)(Gal. 3:13)

 SecondSecond: “In sorrow shalt thou eat of it: “In sorrow shalt thou eat of it
all the days of thy life” (Genesis 3:17b)all the days of thy life” (Genesis 3:17b)
And He of the thorn-crowned brow was aAnd He of the thorn-crowned brow was a
“man of sorrows, and acquainted with“man of sorrows, and acquainted with
grief” (Isa. 53:3), saying, as He faced thegrief” (Isa. 53:3), saying, as He faced the
cross, “My soul is exceeding sorrowful,cross, “My soul is exceeding sorrowful,
even unto death” (Matt. 26:38).even unto death” (Matt. 26:38).
 ThirdThird: “Thorns also and thistles shall it: “Thorns also and thistles shall it
bring forth to thee.” (Genesis 3:18).bring forth to thee.” (Genesis 3:18).
Behold that which became the symbol ofBehold that which became the symbol of
the Curse woven into a crown for God’sthe Curse woven into a crown for God’s
Son (Matthew 27:29)!Son (Matthew 27:29)!

Matthew 27:26-29Matthew 27:26-29
 26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and
when he had scourged Jesus, he deliveredwhen he had scourged Jesus, he delivered himhim
to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of theto be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the
governor took Jesus into the common hall, andgovernor took Jesus into the common hall, and
gathered unto him the whole bandgathered unto him the whole band of soldiersof soldiers..
28 And they stripped him, and put on him a28 And they stripped him, and put on him a
scarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted ascarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted a
crown of thorns, they putcrown of thorns, they put itit upon his head, andupon his head, and
a reed in his right hand: and they bowed thea reed in his right hand: and they bowed the
knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail,knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail,
King of the Jews!King of the Jews!

 FourthFourth: “In the sweat of thy face: “In the sweat of thy face
shalt thou eat bread” (Genesis 3:19).shalt thou eat bread” (Genesis 3:19).
Of Him who was made a curse it isOf Him who was made a curse it is
written: “ And his sweat was as itwritten: “ And his sweat was as it
were great drops of blood fallingwere great drops of blood falling
down to the ground” (Luke 22:44)down to the ground” (Luke 22:44)
 FifthFifth: “Till thou return unto the: “Till thou return unto the
ground; for out of it wast thouground; for out of it wast thou
taken: for dust thou art, and untotaken: for dust thou art, and unto

 dust shalt thou return” (Genesis 3:19b).dust shalt thou return” (Genesis 3:19b).
And centuries before our Lord was born,And centuries before our Lord was born,
David, by the Holy Ghost, put upon HisDavid, by the Holy Ghost, put upon His
lips these words: “Thou hast brought melips these words: “Thou hast brought me
into the dust of death” (Psa. 22:15).into the dust of death” (Psa. 22:15).
 SixthSixth: God had forewarned Adam that: God had forewarned Adam that
death should be the result ofdeath should be the result of
disobedience (Genesis 2:17). Now thedisobedience (Genesis 2:17). Now the
sentence is executed: “So He drove outsentence is executed: “So He drove out
the man.”the man.”

 ““Out from the garden of delight, whereOut from the garden of delight, where
God’s presence had been manifested.God’s presence had been manifested.
That is death—separation from God. ToThat is death—separation from God. To
this also Christ has answered. In thatthis also Christ has answered. In that
outside place, amid the thick darkness,outside place, amid the thick darkness,
He cried, “My God, my God, why hastHe cried, “My God, my God, why hast
thou forsaken me” (Psalm 22:1;thou forsaken me” (Psalm 22:1;
Matthew 27:46)?Matthew 27:46)?
 SeventhSeventh: “He placed at the east of the: “He placed at the east of the
garden of Eden Cherubims, and agarden of Eden Cherubims, and a
flaming sword which turned everyflaming sword which turned every

 way, to keep the way of the tree ofway, to keep the way of the tree of
life” (Genesis 3:24). But that flaminglife” (Genesis 3:24). But that flaming
sword has been quenched in holysword has been quenched in holy
blood, as it is written: “Awake Oblood, as it is written: “Awake O
sword, against my shepherd, andsword, against my shepherd, and
against the man that is my fellow,against the man that is my fellow,
saith the Lord of hosts” (Zech. 13:7;saith the Lord of hosts” (Zech. 13:7;
Matt. 26:31,32).Matt. 26:31,32).
 Thus did the Lord of life andThus did the Lord of life and
glory receive the curse that wasglory receive the curse that was
our due, that we might beour due, that we might be
blessed forever!blessed forever!

““And as they came out, they found a man ofAnd as they came out, they found a man of
Cyrene, Simon by name: him theyCyrene, Simon by name: him they
compelled to bear His cross” (Matt. 27:32).compelled to bear His cross” (Matt. 27:32).
 Simon means, “hearkener, to give heedSimon means, “hearkener, to give heed
in order to comply.”in order to comply.”
 Cyrene = “the supremacy of the bridle.”Cyrene = “the supremacy of the bridle.”
 The Hearkener submits to Roman auth-The Hearkener submits to Roman auth-
ority, carries the cross, follows Jesus.ority, carries the cross, follows Jesus.
 The Christian’s badge is a cross, he isThe Christian’s badge is a cross, he is
crucified with Christ as he submits to thecrucified with Christ as he submits to the
authority of the Bible, follows Lord Jesus.authority of the Bible, follows Lord Jesus.

““And when they were come unto a place calledAnd when they were come unto a place called
Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull…theyGolgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull…they
crucified Him.” (Matt. 27:33, 35a)crucified Him.” (Matt. 27:33, 35a)
 The wisdom of the Jewish and GentileThe wisdom of the Jewish and Gentile
leadership said, “Kill Jesus!”leadership said, “Kill Jesus!”
 ““[H]ath not God made foolish the wisdom[H]ath not God made foolish the wisdom
of this world” (1 Cor. 1:20b-30)of this world” (1 Cor. 1:20b-30)
 The Lord Jesus=the “wisdom of God”The Lord Jesus=the “wisdom of God”
 In Jesus are “hid all the treasures ofIn Jesus are “hid all the treasures of
wisdom and knowledge” (Col. 2:3)wisdom and knowledge” (Col. 2:3)
 In Him was life and the life was the lightIn Him was life and the life was the light
of men. (John 1:4)of men. (John 1:4)

GOLGOTHA=“SKULL PLACE”GOLGOTHA=“SKULL PLACE”
 A skull=no tissue, brain, no wisdom!A skull=no tissue, brain, no wisdom!
 Unbelieving Gentile and Jew boast ofUnbelieving Gentile and Jew boast of
their wisdom, but the wisdom of thetheir wisdom, but the wisdom of the
world is foolishness to God.(1 Cor. 1)world is foolishness to God.(1 Cor. 1)
 The wisdom of the world demandedThe wisdom of the world demanded
that Jesus be nailed to a tree. Thatthat Jesus be nailed to a tree. That
cross was planted in a skull of rock!cross was planted in a skull of rock!
 The symbolism screams at mankind!The symbolism screams at mankind!

““They gave Him vinegar to drink mingled withThey gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with
gall: and when He had tasted thereof, He wouldgall: and when He had tasted thereof, He would
not drink” (Matthew 27:34).not drink” (Matthew 27:34).
 Vinegar and gall had anesthetic andVinegar and gall had anesthetic and
analgesic effects—Jesus refused!analgesic effects—Jesus refused!
 He was willing to drink the cup of God’sHe was willing to drink the cup of God’s
divine wrath against sin without thedivine wrath against sin without the
stupefying effects of drugs.stupefying effects of drugs.
 He gave Himself to the completeHe gave Himself to the complete
endurance of God’s judgment,endurance of God’s judgment,
accepting no relief from men that Heaccepting no relief from men that He
could give them full relief from thecould give them full relief from the
consequences of their sin!consequences of their sin!

““AND THEY CRUCIFIED HIM, AND PARTED HISAND THEY CRUCIFIED HIM, AND PARTED HIS
GARMENTS, CASTING LOTS.”GARMENTS, CASTING LOTS.” MATTHEW 27:35MATTHEW 27:35
 Read: The Gospel of John 19:23,24Read: The Gospel of John 19:23,24
 Roman custom: officials of execution getRoman custom: officials of execution get
to keep clothes of the crucified.to keep clothes of the crucified.
 Soldiers discoverd the seamless robe.Soldiers discoverd the seamless robe.
 They cannot divide the robe withoutThey cannot divide the robe without
destroying it so they cast lots for it.destroying it so they cast lots for it.
 The Prophecy: “They part my garmentsThe Prophecy: “They part my garments
among them, and cast lots upon myamong them, and cast lots upon my
vesture.” Psalm 22:18vesture.” Psalm 22:18

The seamless robe of Jesus is theThe seamless robe of Jesus is the
figure of another robe…figure of another robe…
 As Isaiah said, “I will greatly rejoiceAs Isaiah said, “I will greatly rejoice
in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful inin the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in
my God; for He hath clothed me withmy God; for He hath clothed me with
the garments of salvation, He haththe garments of salvation, He hath
covered me with thecovered me with the robe ofrobe of
righteousnessrighteousness, as a bridegroom, as a bridegroom
decketh himself with ornaments, anddecketh himself with ornaments, and
as a bride adorneth herself withas a bride adorneth herself with
jewels.” Isaiah 61:10jewels.” Isaiah 61:10

AS THE PRODIGAL RETURNS HIS FATHERAS THE PRODIGAL RETURNS HIS FATHER
SAYS, “BRING FORTH THE BEST ROBE ANDSAYS, “BRING FORTH THE BEST ROBE AND
PUT IT ON HIM!”PUT IT ON HIM!” LUKE 15:22ALUKE 15:22A
 ““Adam and Eve, in their expensivelyAdam and Eve, in their expensively
purchased knowledge, discovered thatpurchased knowledge, discovered that
they were naked. And that shamefulthey were naked. And that shameful
word became God’s description of theword became God’s description of the
sinner’s moral state—NAKED! Nothingsinner’s moral state—NAKED! Nothing
of his own in which to hide; sin his onlyof his own in which to hide; sin his only
claim upon God! He must have aclaim upon God! He must have a
garment—one of God’s own pattern, ofgarment—one of God’s own pattern, of
His materials and of His providing, itsHis materials and of His providing, its
color, a death—stain.” Guille p. 15color, a death—stain.” Guille p. 15

““Unto Adam also and to his wife did the LordUnto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord
God make coats of skins, and clothedGod make coats of skins, and clothed
them.” (Genesis 3:21)them.” (Genesis 3:21)
 Genesis chapter 2 ends with Adam andGenesis chapter 2 ends with Adam and
Eve in sinless, selfless servanthood ofEve in sinless, selfless servanthood of
each other and of the God of the Bible.each other and of the God of the Bible.
 Genesis 3Genesis 3: Sin enters the universe and: Sin enters the universe and
the Creation Order is flip-flopped. Thethe Creation Order is flip-flopped. The
Creation Order was to be: God, and inCreation Order was to be: God, and in
submission to God was the man, Adam;submission to God was the man, Adam;
and in submission to the man was hisand in submission to the man was his
wife, Eve; and in submission to mankindwife, Eve; and in submission to mankind
was the animal kingdom.was the animal kingdom.

The Creation Order got flip-floppedThe Creation Order got flip-flopped
as the woman, Eve, submitted to theas the woman, Eve, submitted to the
animal (the serpent in Eden). Thenanimal (the serpent in Eden). Then
her husband, Adam, submitted toher husband, Adam, submitted to
her and ate the fruit she offered toher and ate the fruit she offered to
him. This left Godhim. This left God under allunder all insteadinstead
ofof over allover all and projected animals toand projected animals to
being more important than peoplebeing more important than people
and women taking over the types ofand women taking over the types of
leadership God intended for men. Sinleadership God intended for men. Sin
and the curse demanded a way ofand the curse demanded a way of
redemption and restoration.redemption and restoration.

REDEMPTION REQUIRES AREDEMPTION REQUIRES A
BLOOD SACRIFICE.BLOOD SACRIFICE.
 Now a vicarious blood sacrifice mustNow a vicarious blood sacrifice must
be made for “without the shedding ofbe made for “without the shedding of
blood there is no remission of sin”blood there is no remission of sin”
(Hebrews 9:22).(Hebrews 9:22).
 Blood must be spilled to provide aBlood must be spilled to provide a
garment for the now sinfull, nakedgarment for the now sinfull, naked
husband and wife, Adam and Eve.husband and wife, Adam and Eve.

The blood-sacrifice as a symbolThe blood-sacrifice as a symbol
of salvation is part of Jewishof salvation is part of Jewish
history untilhistory until atat the cross ofthe cross of
Jesus the full meaning of thisJesus the full meaning of this
Jewish ritual was made plain.Jewish ritual was made plain.
 ““When we were enemies, we wereWhen we were enemies, we were
reconciled to God by the death of Hisreconciled to God by the death of His
Son.” Romans 5:10Son.” Romans 5:10

Who wears theWho wears the Robe of RighteousnessRobe of Righteousness??
 Only the person of believing faith!Only the person of believing faith!
 As it is written: “Even the righteousnessAs it is written: “Even the righteousness
of God which is by faith of Jesus Christof God which is by faith of Jesus Christ
unto all and upon all them that believe.”unto all and upon all them that believe.”
(Romans 3:22)(Romans 3:22)
 The moment a sinner believes the gospelThe moment a sinner believes the gospel
(I Corinthians 15:1-11), God’s(I Corinthians 15:1-11), God’s
righteousness is upon him [as robed],righteousness is upon him [as robed],
covering him from head to foot ascovering him from head to foot as
justified before God!justified before God!

““And sitting down they watched Him there;And sitting down they watched Him there;
and set up over His head His accusationand set up over His head His accusation
written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THEwritten, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE
JEWS.”JEWS.” Matthew 27:36,37Matthew 27:36,37
 Jesus’ title written in Hebrew, Greek andJesus’ title written in Hebrew, Greek and
Latin for all the world to read!Latin for all the world to read!
 The Jewish chief priests wanted Pilate toThe Jewish chief priests wanted Pilate to
change the superscription to: “He said, Ichange the superscription to: “He said, I
am King of the Jews.”am King of the Jews.”
 Pilate said, “What I have written I havePilate said, “What I have written I have
written.”written.” Jesus is the Messiah!Jesus is the Messiah!

““Then were there two thieves crucifiedThen were there two thieves crucified
with him, one on the right hand, andwith him, one on the right hand, and
another on the left.”another on the left.” (Matthew 27:38)(Matthew 27:38)
 The prophecy of Isaiah 53:12 about theThe prophecy of Isaiah 53:12 about the
Messiah said.Messiah said. “And He was numbered“And He was numbered
with the transgressors.”with the transgressors.”
 The Gospel of Mark verifies Isaiah’sThe Gospel of Mark verifies Isaiah’s
prophecy: “And the Scripture wasprophecy: “And the Scripture was
fulfilled, which saith, And He wasfulfilled, which saith, And He was
numbered with the transgressors.”numbered with the transgressors.”
 Mark 15:28Mark 15:28
 See: Luke 23:39-43See: Luke 23:39-43

 The crucifixion of sinners with ChristThe crucifixion of sinners with Christ
portrays our identification with Him.portrays our identification with Him.
 We were born with the Adamic sin natureWe were born with the Adamic sin nature
and we all have sinned.and we all have sinned. ((Romans: 3:23)Romans: 3:23)
 But when we come to saving faith inBut when we come to saving faith in
Jesus we are “…crucified with Him.”Jesus we are “…crucified with Him.”
(Romans 6:6) Or as Galatians 2:20: “I(Romans 6:6) Or as Galatians 2:20: “I
am crucified with Christ.”am crucified with Christ.”
 Jesus: “If any man will come after Me, letJesus: “If any man will come after Me, let
Him deny himself, and take up his crossHim deny himself, and take up his cross
daily and follow Me”daily and follow Me” (Luke 9:23).(Luke 9:23).

 ““Therefore if any man be in Christ,Therefore if any man be in Christ,
he is a new creature: old things arehe is a new creature: old things are
passed away; behold, all things arepassed away; behold, all things are
become new.”become new.” 2 Corinthians 5:172 Corinthians 5:17
 ““That if thou shalt confess with thyThat if thou shalt confess with thy
mouth the Lord Jesus, and shaltmouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt
believe in thine heart that God hathbelieve in thine heart that God hath
raised Him from the dead, thou shaltraised Him from the dead, thou shalt
be saved.”be saved.” Romans 10:9Romans 10:9

THE THREE CROSSESTHE THREE CROSSES
 Jesus with no sin in Himself took sinJesus with no sin in Himself took sin
on himself & died for the sin ofon himself & died for the sin of
others.others.
 The thief who believed in Jesus hadThe thief who believed in Jesus had
sin in himself which was taken uponsin in himself which was taken upon
Jesus and he then went to Paradise.Jesus and he then went to Paradise.
 The thief who refused to receiveThe thief who refused to receive
Jesus as his Savior, died in his sinJesus as his Savior, died in his sin
and then went to Hell.and then went to Hell.

““Likewise also the chief priests mockingLikewise also the chief priests mocking
Him, with the scribes and elders, said, HeHim, with the scribes and elders, said, He
saved others: Himself He cannot save.”saved others: Himself He cannot save.”
Matthew 27:41, 42aMatthew 27:41, 42a
The priests are uttering God’s own truth:The priests are uttering God’s own truth:
He could not save himself “and save us,”He could not save himself “and save us,”
so that He might save us He received theso that He might save us He received the
awful stroke of death that was our due!awful stroke of death that was our due!
In His death we are given Life.In His death we are given Life.
Jesus:”Father, not my will but thine…”Jesus:”Father, not my will but thine…”

““Now from the sixth hour there wasNow from the sixth hour there was
darkness over all the land unto thedarkness over all the land unto the
ninth hour. And about the ninth hourninth hour. And about the ninth hour
Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying,…Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying,…
My God, My God, why hast ThouMy God, My God, why hast Thou
forsaken Me?”forsaken Me?”
God is Light. As He forsakes His SonGod is Light. As He forsakes His Son
the Light leaves and all is inthe Light leaves and all is in
darkness!darkness!

““After this, Jesus knowing that allAfter this, Jesus knowing that all
things were now accomplished, thatthings were now accomplished, that
the scripture might be fulfilled, saith,the scripture might be fulfilled, saith,
I thirst. Now there was set a vesselI thirst. Now there was set a vessel
full of vinegar: and they filled afull of vinegar: and they filled a
sponge with vinegar, and put it uponsponge with vinegar, and put it upon
a hyssop, and put it to His mouth.a hyssop, and put it to His mouth.
When Jesus therefore had receivedWhen Jesus therefore had received
the vinegar, he said, It is finished:the vinegar, he said, It is finished:
and He bowed His head, and gave upand He bowed His head, and gave up
the ghost.”the ghost.” John 19:28-30John 19:28-30

““In my thirst they gave me vinegarIn my thirst they gave me vinegar
to drink.”to drink.” Psalm 69:21Psalm 69:21
 Jesus cried out “I thirst” to fulfill theJesus cried out “I thirst” to fulfill the
prophecy of Psalm 69.prophecy of Psalm 69.
 Thus Jesus did all according to theThus Jesus did all according to the
infallible Word of God.infallible Word of God.
 After fulfilling all the OT propheciesAfter fulfilling all the OT prophecies
regarding His first coming He said,regarding His first coming He said,
“It is finished!” And He gave up the“It is finished!” And He gave up the
ghost. He was not killed, Heghost. He was not killed, He
voluntarily gave up His life!!!!voluntarily gave up His life!!!!

““And behold, the veil of the templeAnd behold, the veil of the temple
was rent in twain from the top to thewas rent in twain from the top to the
bottom; and the earth did quake,bottom; and the earth did quake,
and the rocks rent; and the gravesand the rocks rent; and the graves
were opened; and many bodies ofwere opened; and many bodies of
the saints which slept arose, andthe saints which slept arose, and
came out of the graves after Hiscame out of the graves after His
resurrection, and went into the holyresurrection, and went into the holy
city, and appeared unto many.”city, and appeared unto many.”
Matthew 27:51-53Matthew 27:51-53

THE RESURRECTION OF THETHE RESURRECTION OF THE
LORD JESUS CHRISTLORD JESUS CHRIST
““He is notHe is not
here, for Hehere, for He
is risen!”is risen!”

Slides like this are fromSlides like this are from
Dave KooyersDave Kooyers
 Let me “fill in” a few thoughts;Let me “fill in” a few thoughts;
www.biblicaldiscipleship.orgwww.biblicaldiscipleship.org Dave Kooyers
http://www.valleybiblefellowship.org

Matthew 27:3, RemorseMatthew 27:3, Remorse
 The Archaeological Study Bible, on pageThe Archaeological Study Bible, on page
1613, Matthew 27:3. "The word "remorse"1613, Matthew 27:3. "The word "remorse"
((metamelomaimetamelomai) is different from the normal) is different from the normal
word for repentance (word for repentance (metanoeometanoeo).).
Repentance is a change of heart. Remorse,Repentance is a change of heart. Remorse,
a weaker emotion, means feeling regret.a weaker emotion, means feeling regret.
Judas was remorseful but stopped short ofJudas was remorseful but stopped short of
repentance.”repentance.”
 ESVESV
Matthew 27:3 Then when Judas, hisMatthew 27:3 Then when Judas, his
betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned,betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned,
he changed his mindhe changed his mind and brought backand brought back
the thirty pieces of silver to the chief prieststhe thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests
and the elders,and the elders,

11stst
Use Of CrucifiedUse Of Crucified
 Matthew 27:26 Then he releasedMatthew 27:26 Then he released
Barabbas for them; but after havingBarabbas for them; but after having
Jesus scourged, he handed Him overJesus scourged, he handed Him over
to be crucified.to be crucified.
 The 1The 1stst
. Of only 34, NAU uses. Of only 34, NAU uses

Matthew 27:26 Then he releasedMatthew 27:26 Then he released
Barabbas for them; but after havingBarabbas for them; but after having
Jesus scourged, he handed HimJesus scourged, he handed Him
over to be crucified.over to be crucified.

Matthew 27:26= Zech 12:10Matthew 27:26= Zech 12:10
 Matthew 27:26 …after having JesusMatthew 27:26 …after having Jesus
scourged, he handed Him over to bescourged, he handed Him over to be
crucified.crucified.
 Zechariah 12:10 "I will pour out onZechariah 12:10 "I will pour out on
the house of David and on thethe house of David and on the
inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spiritinhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit
of grace and of supplication, so thatof grace and of supplication, so that
they will look on Me whom they havethey will look on Me whom they have
piercedpierced

 Matthew 27:38 At that time twoMatthew 27:38 At that time two
robbers were crucified with Himrobbers were crucified with Him

Matthew 27:46, ForsakenMatthew 27:46, Forsaken
ProviderProvider
 God's loving initiative to step intoGod's loving initiative to step into
time and space to restore us totime and space to restore us to
Himself is still a cause for wonderHimself is still a cause for wonder
and praise. Gloria Gaitherand praise. Gloria Gaither
 Philippians 4:19 And my God willPhilippians 4:19 And my God will
supply all your needs according tosupply all your needs according to
His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Matthew 27:52, Tombs WereMatthew 27:52, Tombs Were
OpenedOpened
 Matthew 27:52 The tombs wereMatthew 27:52 The tombs were
opened, and many bodies of theopened, and many bodies of the
saints who had fallen asleep weresaints who had fallen asleep were
raised;raised;
 Zechariah 9:11 As for you also,Zechariah 9:11 As for you also,
because of the blood of My covenantbecause of the blood of My covenant
with you, I have set your prisonerswith you, I have set your prisoners
free from the waterless pit.free from the waterless pit.

Matthew 27:52, Saints?Matthew 27:52, Saints?
 1st use in NASU, Psalm 16:2-31st use in NASU, Psalm 16:2-3 22
I said toI said to
the LORD, "You are my Lord; I have nothe LORD, "You are my Lord; I have no
good besides You."good besides You." 33
As for the saints whoAs for the saints who
are in the earth, They are the majestic onesare in the earth, They are the majestic ones
in whom is all my delight.in whom is all my delight.
 Daniel 7:18 'But the saints of the HighestDaniel 7:18 'But the saints of the Highest
One will receive the kingdom and possessOne will receive the kingdom and possess
the kingdom forever, for all ages to come.'the kingdom forever, for all ages to come.'
 1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God
which is at Corinth, to those who have beenwhich is at Corinth, to those who have been
sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling,sanctified in Christ Jesus, saints by calling,……

Mat 27:52,Mat 27:52, www.gotquestions.orgwww.gotquestions.org
 Question: "What are Christian saints accordingQuestion: "What are Christian saints according
to the Bible?"to the Bible?"
Answer:Answer: The word “saint” comes from the GreekThe word “saint” comes from the Greek
wordword hagioshagios, which means “consecrated to God, holy,, which means “consecrated to God, holy,
sacred, pious." It is almost always used in the plural,sacred, pious." It is almost always used in the plural,
“saints.” "…Lord, I have heard from many about this“saints.” "…Lord, I have heard from many about this
man, how much harm he did to Your saints atman, how much harm he did to Your saints at
Jerusalem" (Acts 9:13). "Now as Peter was travelingJerusalem" (Acts 9:13). "Now as Peter was traveling
through all those regions, he came down also to thethrough all those regions, he came down also to the
saints who lived at Lydda" (Acts 9:32). "And this issaints who lived at Lydda" (Acts 9:32). "And this is
just what I did in Jerusalem; not only did I lock upjust what I did in Jerusalem; not only did I lock up
many of the saints in prisons …“ (Acts 26:10). Theremany of the saints in prisons …“ (Acts 26:10). There
is only one instance of the singular use, and that isis only one instance of the singular use, and that is
"Greet every saint in Christ Jesus…""Greet every saint in Christ Jesus…"
(Philippians 4:21).(Philippians 4:21).

 In Scripture there are 67 uses of the plural “saints”In Scripture there are 67 uses of the plural “saints”
compared to only one use of the singular word “saint.”compared to only one use of the singular word “saint.”
Even in that one instance, a plurality of saints is inEven in that one instance, a plurality of saints is in
view: “…every saint…” (Philippians 4:21).view: “…every saint…” (Philippians 4:21).
The idea of the word “saints” is a group of people setThe idea of the word “saints” is a group of people set
apart for the Lord and His kingdom. There are threeapart for the Lord and His kingdom. There are three
references referring to godly character of saints: "thatreferences referring to godly character of saints: "that
you receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of theyou receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the
saints …" (Romans 16:2). "For the equipping of thesaints …" (Romans 16:2). "For the equipping of the
saints for the work of service, to the building up of thesaints for the work of service, to the building up of the
body of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). "But immorality orbody of Christ" (Ephesians 4:12). "But immorality or
any impurity or greed must not even be namedany impurity or greed must not even be named
among you, as is proper among saints" (Ephesiansamong you, as is proper among saints" (Ephesians
5:3).5:3).

 Therefore, scripturally speaking, the “saints” are theTherefore, scripturally speaking, the “saints” are the
body of Christ, Christians, the church. All Christiansbody of Christ, Christians, the church. All Christians
are considered saints. All Christian are saints—and atare considered saints. All Christian are saints—and at
the same time are called to be saints. Firstthe same time are called to be saints. First
Corinthians 1:2 states it clearly: “To the church ofCorinthians 1:2 states it clearly: “To the church of
God in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus andGod in Corinth, to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and
called to be holy…” The words “sanctified” and “holy”called to be holy…” The words “sanctified” and “holy”
come from the same Greek root as the word that iscome from the same Greek root as the word that is
commonly translated “saints.” Christians are saints bycommonly translated “saints.” Christians are saints by
virtue of their connection with Jesus Christ. Christiansvirtue of their connection with Jesus Christ. Christians
are called to be saints, to increasingly allow their dailyare called to be saints, to increasingly allow their daily
life to more closely match their position in Christ. Thislife to more closely match their position in Christ. This
is the biblical description and calling of the saints.is the biblical description and calling of the saints.


How does the Roman Catholic understanding ofHow does the Roman Catholic understanding of
“saints” compare with the biblical teaching? Not very“saints” compare with the biblical teaching? Not very
well. In Roman Catholic theology, the saints are inwell. In Roman Catholic theology, the saints are in
heaven. In the Bible, the saints are on earth. Inheaven. In the Bible, the saints are on earth. In
Roman Catholic teaching, a person does not become aRoman Catholic teaching, a person does not become a
saint unless he/she is “beatified” or “canonized” bysaint unless he/she is “beatified” or “canonized” by
the Pope or prominent bishop. In the Bible, everyonethe Pope or prominent bishop. In the Bible, everyone
who has received Jesus Christ by faith is a saint. Inwho has received Jesus Christ by faith is a saint. In
Roman Catholic practice, the saints are revered,Roman Catholic practice, the saints are revered,
prayed to, and in some instances, worshipped. In theprayed to, and in some instances, worshipped. In the
Bible, saints are called to revere, worship, and pray toBible, saints are called to revere, worship, and pray to
God alone…God alone…

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