27/6/2021 [Book of John: Lesson 74] www.lifechurchmissions.com

The Crucifix of the Lord is at the centre. <Jn 19:17-27>

Introduction:

What does the Cross truly mean?

1. Redemption

Read <Heb 9:12>

2. Propitiation

Read <Ro 3:25>

3. Substitution

Read <1 Peter 3:18>

4. Reconciliation

Read <2 Cor 5:19>

Scripture verses: Read <Jn 19:17-27>

1. <Jn 19:17-18>: The Agonizing Pain of the Cross.

2. <Jn 19:18>: Jesus is at the Centre.

1) Centre of humanity

2) Centre among sinners

3) Centre between those saved and unsaved

4) Centre between God and Man

5) Centre of God’s doing in history

* Therefore, he must be at the centre of our Heart

3. <Jn 19:19>: Jesus is the King who gave up His life.

4. <Jn 19:20>: 3 languages, so that both Jews and Gentiles can witness.

5. <Jn 19:21-22>: The Truth about Jesus’ Kingship cannot be obliterated.

6. <Jn 19:23-24>: The richest Lord became poorest, so that we could be rich.

Read <2 Cor 8:9>

7. <Jn 19:25>: The 3 grieving “Marys" before the Cross of Jesus.

<Lk 2:43-35>: Prophecy of Simeon

8. <Jn 19:26-27>: The Kinship love shown before the Cross.