The New Testament Witness to Christ and His Kingdom, Mentor's Guide, MG13

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T H E N E W T E S T A M E N T W I T N E S S T O C H R I S T A N D H I S K I N G D O M

E. The Crucifixion of Messiah, Matt. 27.31-56; Mark 15.20-41; Luke 23.26-49; John 19.17-37

1. Crucifixion was a Roman method of execution that was unbearably slow, publicly humiliating, and unbelievably painful .

2. A form of execution reserved for slaves and criminals of the worst kind

3. The Seven Words of the Cross: Messiah’s suffering and death

a. Messiah reveals mercy for his executioners, Luke 23.34.

b. Messiah promises deliverance for the penitent, Luke 23.43.

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c. Messiah, as beloved Son, makes provision for his mother, John 19.26-28.

d. Messiah feels the separation from the Lord , Matt. 27.46.

e. Messiah speaks in order to fulfill the Scriptures , John 19.28.

f. Messiah exclaims the completion of the biblical prophecy and of our redemption , John 19.30.

g. Messiah commits his Spirit into the hands of the Lord, Luke 23.46.