Chris Richards sermon at Canley Community Church

2. “Surely this
man
was the
Son of God!”
Mark 15.39

3. How do we know that Jesus was a man?
He was born!
Luke 2. 6-7
While they were there, the time came for the
baby to be born, and she gave birth to her
firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and
placed him in a manger.

4. How do we know that Jesus was a man?
He grew up!
Luke 2. 40
And the child grew and became strong; he was
filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was
on him.

5. How do we know that Jesus was a man?
He was hungry!
Matthew 4.2
After fasting for forty days and forty nights, he
was hungry.

6. How do we know that Jesus was a man?
He was thirsty!
John 19.28
Later, knowing that everything had now been
finished, and so that Scripture would be
fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty."

7. How do we know that Jesus was a man?
He was tired!
John 4.6
Jacob's well was there, and Jesus, tired as he
was from the journey, sat down by the well.

8. So
He really suffered
He really died

9. Why did the Centurion think
that Jesus was the Son of God?
It must have been
something special

10. Why did the Centurion think
that Jesus was the Son of God?
What he saw
• The sign
• The drink
• The composure

11. Why did the Centurion think
that Jesus was the Son of God?
What he heard
• Compassion
• Submission

12. Why did the Centurion think
that Jesus was the Son of God?
What he experienced
• Darkness
• Earthquake

13. “Surely this
man
was the
Son of God!”
It convinced him.
Is it enough to convince YOU?

14. We have confidence to enter the
Most Holy Place by the blood of
Jesus, by a new and living way
opened for us through the
curtain, that is, his body,
Hebrews 10:19-21