Yesterday morning, I had the very difficult task (for me anyway!) of preaching on a huge chunk of Scripture - Luke 23:32-56. Some of the most fascinating verses of Scripture throughout the Bible.
I covered all of the verses at once due to a last minute mission trip to Dubai that I am privileged to go on (and will therefore be out of the pulpit this Sunday), AND because I wanted to be preaching on the resurrection Easter Sunday morning (of course!).
You can watch, listen, or download the message here later today.
Here are some questions I hope will help you navigate through and apply the passage with more depth and insight:
1. Why is it important that we see how Jesus fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament?
2. Is it really a big deal that we believe Jesus was totally innocent when He was crucified? Why?
3. Could Jesus have ‘saved Himself’ from dying on the cross AND at the same time ‘saved others’? Why or why not?
4. How does the fact that Jesus told a wicked criminal that he would be with Him in Paradise give you hope?
5. Have you heard various thoughts about where one goes after they die? Have you heard various ideas as to where Jesus went when He died? How does Luke 23:43 resolve that?
6. What was it about the repentant criminal’s confession that made it authentic and effective for salvation?
7. What had the centurion witnessed in Jesus that caused him to praise God and declare Jesus’ innocence?
8. How have people seen “Christ in you” that would cause them to be shocked and changed like the centurion was?
9. Joseph of Arimathea, along with other women (see Luke 23:49 and Luke 8:1-3) sacrificially gave (time, reputation, money) for Jesus’ sake. What are some practical ways you can demonstrate your desire for Jesus to get the glory He deserves from all peoples?
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