The Eyes of Jesus

Sermon Notes:

From the Cross:

1. The people from the city passed by and mocked Him. (vs. 29)
2. His enemies passed by and mocked Him. (vs 31)
3. The criminals hung on the cross mocked Him. (vs.32).
4. One of the criminals believed. (Luke 23:39-43)

What happened to the one thief on the cross?

1. He began to know Christ
2. He got a good look at Jesus and it changed his life

Follow-up questions from Sunday’s Message:

Getting to Know You:

What makes you the crankiest– loss of sleep or not eating?

Quick Review:
Looking back at your notes from this week’s teaching, was there anything you heard for the first time or that caught your attention, challenged, or confused you?

Digging Deeper:

1. Read Mark 15:15-38. What do these verses reveal to you about the person and heart of Jesus?
2. Read Luke 23:39-43. Why do you think the one thief changed his heart about Jesus during those 6 hours on Friday? How do you visualize this happening to him? What do you think would be the key points to his testimony if he was to write a book?
3. Read 1 Corinthians 15:1-19. What do these verses say about the purpose of Jesus dying on the cross? What do these verses say about the historical importance of resurrection/Easter Sunday?

 

Taking it Home:

What is one thing you can apply to your life from this message and how can this group remember you in prayer this week?