Matthew 27:32-56
[32] As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. [33] They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). [34] There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it. [35] When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
How are you picturing Jesus?
Is He arrogant and mad?
Is He sad and broken?
Is He resolute?
Focused and Resolute!!!
Psalms 22:18-19
[18] They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment. [19] But you, Lord, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.
Jesus is resolute because He is right where He is suppose to be
Matthew 16:24-25
[24] Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
Jesus never ask anything of you He would not do Himself
[36] And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. [37] Above his head they placed the written charge against him: this is jesus, the king of the jews. [38] Two rebels were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. [39] Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads [40] and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!” [41] In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. [42] “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the king of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. [43] He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ” [44] In the same way the rebels who were crucified with him also heaped insults on him.
Shame is huge in this passage
Our shame is true
But have your felt the pain of false shame?
This is your whole life's work being shamed
But again Jesus is resolute
He is not distracted nor deterred
[45] From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. [46] About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). [47] When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.” [48] Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. [49] The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.” [50] And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.
HE GAVE…
John 10:17-18
[17] The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life—only to take it up again. [18] No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from my Father.”
Resolute
Regardless of cost
Undeterred and willing to let love be revealed in His gift
[51] At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split [52] and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. [53] They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people. [54] When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!” [55] Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for his needs. [56] Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons.
Instant realization…
He hasn't even come back to life yet
Surely this was the Son of God
Matthew 16:24-25
[24] Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me [25] For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.
We are called in the same way
Can you…
Pick up the burden
Follow Jesus
Lay down your life
Resolute… Kingdom resolute
To Find it!
