FOM Notes

Examination of the Crucifixion

Part 1 of 2 in the series “Easter Investigation”

March 16, 2008                                                  Pastor Scott Oldenburgh

 

“Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified.  So the soldiers took charge of Jesus.”

        John 19:16

 

THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE CROSS

 

WHAT was the crucifix?


The most extreme and vile (torture) device of the time period

 

 

THE EMOTIONAL ASPECTS OF THE CROSS

 

WHY would anyone endure such torture?

 

It was the single greatest act of (love) ever witnessed

 

 

THE SPIRITUAL REALITY OF THE CROSS

 

WHO does this impact?

 

The restoration of man to God is now (fully) accessible

 

 

THE MENTAL REALITY OF THE CROSS

 

WHEN will what I believe really matter?

 

It brings me to a time of deep (thought) and (personal) choice

         

 

For Further Reading

 

The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel