Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Cross of Christ - Kansas City (part III)

February 19th, 2011
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Pain of Not Being Appreciated
Matthew 27:1-31
  • Pilate could have released Jesus but he was more concerned with pleasing people than pleasing God
  • Think of all the people that shouted "crucify him". People who he healed, fed, etc. How do you think Jesus felt?
  • They released a murderer instead of Jesus (many said they believed he was the son of God but still this)
  • Share: Pilate tried to escape responsibility by washing his hands but denying the truth does not remove the sin
  • They beat Jesus again, to the point he did not look human - Isaiah 52:14
  • Question: Why do you think Jesus was still willing to go through this for you? (Because he loves you). He is not even at the cross yet.
Pain of Being Separated from God
Matthew 27:32-54
  • Jesus was beaten so badly that he couldn't even carry his own cross
  • v46 Jesus hung on the cross for hours (slow tortuous death) but yet he screams out loudly 
  • Share: Jesus had never been separated God (since the beginning of time they were united)
  • Share: Once Jesus took on YOUR sin, he was separated from God (Wall of Sin  = Isaiah 59:1-2)

Key Phrase: Jesus had never been separated God