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Easter Series
Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 8, 2001 (message contributor)
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1. From Plea To Praise
Contributed on Apr 8, 2001
Don’t concentrate on the help you need, recognise that the helper is right there with you.
PLEA TO PRAISE "The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, ’Hosanna to the Son of David!’ "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ’Hosanna in the highest!’ (Matthew 21: 9) As Jesus entered Jerusalem on that day long ago, he attracted a large crowd of people. ...read more
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2. The Second Word From The Cross: Salvation
Contributed on Apr 18, 2001
The dying thief representative of us! People who are in desperate need of salvation. People who need a promise and hope. People who need to be in the company of Jesus now and forever.
THE SECOND WORD FROM THE CROSS - Salvation "And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in paradise" (Luke 23: 42, 43). We know that there were two thieves, bandits that were ...read more
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3. The Third Word From The Cross: Affection
Contributed on Apr 18, 2001
The cross broadens the concept of family - the family of God.
THE THIRD WORD FROM THE CROSS - Affection "Jesus saw his mother and the disciple he loved standing there; so he said to his mother, "He is your son." Then he said to the disciple, "She is your mother." From that time the disciple took her to live in his home", (John 19: 26, 27 We have ...read more
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4. The Fourth Word From The Cross: Anguish
Contributed on Apr 18, 2001
When we feel most betrayed, Jesus understands, for he experienced total abandonment. When we feel most alone, the truth and reality is that we are not.
THE FOURTH WORD FROM THE CROSS - Anguish "At about three o’clock Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachtani?" which means, "My God, My God why did you abandon me" (Matthew 27: 46). Out of the darkness comes a loud cry. A piercing cry. It is not a cry against God, ...read more