Sunday Notes, March 7, 2010
Dear folks,
The death of Christ on the Cross is the place where our sin was paid for, and is the basis of our righteousness before God. Christ has paid the penalty for our sin and we are acceptable to the Lord because of the price that was paid. Consider what happen on Calvary (from the Latin word for skull) as a representation of how Christ is perceived in the world. There is laughter, mockery, pain, wonder, cruelty, suffering, passionate belief, indifference and hostility. Think of the ironies present at that scene. Christ suffers death so that we may have life. Jesus does not save Himself so He can save us. He dies under the charge he is King which he really is though most do not believe it. Think through the scene as if you were there, imagine being present with all these things going on. The suffering of the Messiah really does make our suffering seem “but a momentary light affliction” in comparison. Here are some Scriptures to read to help us con sider what is happening.
Thursday – Matthew 27:33-37; Isaiah 53
Friday Mark 15:22-26, Luke 6:27-36 on forgiveness
Saturday Luke 23:26-55
Especially think about Luke 23:39-42, the thief who changed his mind. What are the lessons his conversion teach us about genuine conversion?
Recognition of sin and the fear of God are prominent. Can you think of some more?
Let’s get ready for the joy of the Resurrection by considering the things which He suffered.
See you Sunday,
Lee
