Sermon Notes
From the cross:
1. The people from the city passed by and mocked Jesus. (vs. 29)
2. His enemies passed by and mocked Jesus. (vs 31)
3. The criminals hanging next to him mocked Jesus. (vs.32).
4. One of the criminals came to faith in Jesus. (Lk. 23:39-43)
What happened to the one thief on the cross?
5. He began to know Christ!
6. He got a good look at Jesus and it changed his life!
Follow-up Questions from Sunday:
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 Jeremiah 9:23-24; John 17:3. Why do you think it is so important to God that you know and understand Him? What things has He done to reveal Himself to you?
4. What would you say are the 5 biggest things you have learned about the Lord in your spiritual journey so far?
Taking it Home:
Enter into a media fast this Passion Week and commit yourself to reading and entering into the last week of Christ’s life. Read the devotional that Pastor Frank has created & come and see the Passion of the Christ movie on Friday after our Good Friday service.
Prayer:
Pray that God would help you to know and understand Him more as you read and study His Word.