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  • God's Heart for Family - May 11, 2025

    God's Heart for Family - May 11, 2025
    May 11 2025
    HouseGod's Heart for FamilyJon FredricksToday's Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25 NIV__________Psalms 68:6 NIVGod sets the lonely in families, he leads out the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land. Genesis 1:26-27 NIVThen God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 2:18-25 NIVThe LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.” Now the LORD God had formed out of the ground all the wild animals and all the birds in the sky. He brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and whatever the man called each living creature, that was its name. So the man gave names to all the livestock, the birds in the sky and all the wild animals. But for Adam no suitable helper was found. So the LORD God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he took one of the man’s ribs and then closed up the place with flesh. Then the LORD God made a woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man. The man said, “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. 1 John 4:7 NIVDear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Genesis 2:25 NIVAdam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. Genesis 4:8 NIVNow Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let’s go out to the field.” While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. 1 John 4:7 NIVDear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. STARTING OVER 1) LIST WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGEProverbs 28:13 NIVWhoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy. 2) RE-COMMIT TO THE CHANGEProverbs 16:3 NIVCommit to the LORD whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Psalms 37:5 NIVCommit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this 3) GET A TEAM TO HELPEcclesiastes 4:9-10 NIVTwo are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 4) PRAYJohn 15:5 NIV“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. James 4:2 NIVYou desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. Luke 18:1 NIVThen Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.
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  • The Word - May 4, 2025

    The Word - May 4, 2025
    May 5 2025
    FlourishThe WordJon FredricksToday's Scripture: Luke 24:36-53 NIV__________ Luke 24:36-53 NIV36 While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”37 They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost. 38 He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? 39 Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”40 When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. 41 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?” 42 They gave him a piece of broiled fish, 43 and he took it and ate it in their presence.44 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”The Ascension of Jesus50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. 52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God. Luke 24:41 CEB41 Because they were wondering and questioning in the midst of their happiness, he said to them, “Do you have anything to eat?” Psalm 119:9 NIVHow can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. 1 Peter 1:23 NIVFor you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. Hebrews 4:12 NIVFor the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 1) JESUS HAS PROVIDED HIS WORD TO GROW USJohn 1:14 NIVThe Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. Proverbs 8:17 NIVI love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Hebrews 8:11 NIVNo longer will they teach their neighbor, or say to one another, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know me, from the least of them to the greatest. 2) JESUS HAS PROMISED TRANSFORMATIONJohn 15:5-7 NIV5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing…. 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NIV16 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17 so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. Joshua 1:8 NIV8 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. 3) JESUS HAS ALREADY PAVED THE WAY FOR ENCOUNTERMark 4:19 NIVbut the worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desires for other things come in and choke the word, making it unfruitful. John 16:13a NIVBut when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. Matthew 7:7 NIV“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:8 NIV
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  • The Walk - April 27, 2025

    The Walk - April 27, 2025
    Apr 27 2025

    Flourish

    The Walk

    Jon Fredricks

    Today's Scripture: Luke 24:13-35 NIV

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    Luke 24:13-35 NIV

    13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him.

    17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?”

    They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?”

    19 “What things?” he asked.

    “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.”

    25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.

    28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.

    30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

    33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.

    Titus 2:13-15 MSG

    God’s readiness to give and forgive is now public. Salvation’s available for everyone! We’re being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is starting right now, and is whetting our appetites for the glorious day when our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, appears. He offered himself as a sacrifice to free us from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people he can be proud of, energetic in goodness.

    Titus 2:14 NIV

    who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.

    Acts 1:8 NIV

    8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

    Acts 2:44-47 NIV

    Matthew 16:18-19 NIV

    1) MAKE TIME FOR "TOGETHER"

    Luke 24:13-14 NIV

    2) RISK AUTHENTICITY

    Luke 24:21 NIV

    3) CHERISH CURIOSITY

    Luke 24:28-29 NIV

    4) SATURATE WITH TRUTH

    Luke 24:27 NIV

    5) SERVE WITH LOVE

    Luke 24:30-31 NIV

    Luke 24:32-34 NIV
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  • A Stone That Moves...Still - April 20, 2025

    A Stone That Moves...Still - April 20, 2025
    Apr 20 2025

    Easter

    A Stone That Moves...Still

    Jon Fredricks

    Today's Scripture: Luke 24:1-12 NIV

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    Luke 24:1-12 NIV

    Jesus Has Risen

    24 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. 5 In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? 6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: 7 ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ ” 8 Then they remembered his words.

    9 When they came back from the tomb, they told all these things to the Eleven and to all the others. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the others with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But they did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense. 12 Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. Bending over, he saw the strips of linen lying by themselves, and he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.

    Ezekiel 36:26 NIV

    I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.

    Matthew 11:28 NIV

    “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

    John 11:25 NIV

    Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die;

    1) LOOK INTO THE VOID

    Luke 24:2-3 NIV

    Isaiah 1:18 NASB

    “Come now, and let us reason together,”
    Says the Lord,
    “Though your sins are as scarlet,
    They will be as white as snow;
    Though they are red like crimson,
    They will be like wool.

    Luke 5:31-32 NIV

    31 Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. 32 I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”

    2) WHAT JUST HAPPENED?

    Luke 24:4 NIV

    Matthew 7:7-8 NIV

    7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

    3) EXPERIENCE HIS PURSUIT

    Luke 24:4-7 NIV

    John 3:16 NIV

    16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

    Revelation 3:20 NIV

    20 Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me.

    4) THEY CHOSE TO BELIEVE

    Luke 24:8-12 NIV

    Romans 10:9-10 NIV

    9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

    Luke 24:12 NIV
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  • The Sacrifice - April 13, 2025

    The Sacrifice - April 13, 2025
    Apr 14 2025

    The Cross

    The Sacrifice

    Jon Fredricks

    Today's Scripture: Luke 23:44-49 NIV

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    Luke 23:44-49 NIV

    44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. 47 The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous man.” 48 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. 49 But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.

    John 19:30 NIV

    "It is finished."

    John 1:1-5 NIV

    1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. 5 The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

    John 1:14 NIV

    14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

    John 3:16 NIV

    16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

    Genesis 2:7 NIV

    7 Then the Lord God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.

    Romans 6:18-19 NIV

    18 For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing.

    Romans 6:23 NIV

    For the wages of sin is death…

    Isaiah 59:2 NIV

    But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden his face from you, so that he will not hear.

    2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV

    21 God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

    1 Peter 3:18 NIV

    18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.

    Colossians 2:13-14 NIV

    13 When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins, 14 having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.

    Hebrews 10:10 NIV

    10 And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

    John 8:36 NIV

    36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

    2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV

    17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!

    Galatians 2:20 NIV

    20 I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.

    Isaiah 1:18 NIV

    18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.
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  • The Cross and the Eternal God - April 6, 2025

    The Cross and the Eternal God - April 6, 2025
    Apr 7 2025

    The Cross

    The Cross and the Eternal God

    Bobby Humes

    Today's Scripture: Luke 23:38-42 ESV

    __________

    Luke 23:38-42 ESV

    38 There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” 39 One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” 40 But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

    Jeremiah 23:5-6 ESV

    Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by which he will be called: ‘The LORD is our righteousness.’

    Zechariah 9:9 ESV

    Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.

    John 3:16 ESV

    For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.

    Luke 23:39-40 ESV

    One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

    Luke 23:41 ESV

    And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.

    John 3:18 ESV

    Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only Son of God.

    Luke 23:43 ESV

    And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

    1 Corinthians 2:9 ESV

    But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him.”

    1 John 3:2 ESV

    Beloved, we are God’s children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.

    John 14:2-3 ESV

    In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also.

    John 10:9 ESV

    I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture.

    Luke 23:42 ESV

    And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."

    1) WALK IN REDEMPTION

    John 8:34 ESV

    Jesus answered them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin.

    2) WALK BY THE SPIRIT

    Galations 5:22-26 ESV

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.

    3) WALK ON MISSION

    Matthew 28:18-20 ESV

    And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
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  • How to Really Have Freedom - March 30, 2025

    How to Really Have Freedom - March 30, 2025
    Mar 30 2025
    The CrossHow to Really Have FreedomJon FredricksToday's Scripture: Luke 23:32-34 NIV__________ Luke 23:32-34 NIV32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. Revelation 1:5 NIVand from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, John 8:34 NIVJesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.” Romans 7:21-24 NIVSo I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; 23 but I see another law at work in me, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within me. 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is subject to death? Romans 6:6 NIVFor we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin— Romans 6:4, 14 NIV4 We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.14 For sin shall no longer be your master, because you are not under the law, but under grace. 1) HATE THE UGLYIsaiah 53:3 NIVHe was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem. Romans 8:6 ESV For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. Galatians 5:24 ESV And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 2) REACH OUT FOR THE IMPOSSIBLEJohn 3:16 NIV16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Acts 16:29-31 NIV29 The jailer called for lights, rushed in and fell trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 He then brought them out and asked, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” 31 They replied, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved—you and your household.” 3) WASH THE STAIN WITH HIS WORDEphesians 5:25-26 NIV25 … Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her 26 to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, Romans 12:2 NIVDo not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. 4) DEPEND ON HIS SPIRIT WHO IS IN YOU!John 16:7, 13 NIV7 But very truly I tell you, it is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Advocate will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 13 But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. Romans 8:5 ESVFor those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. Galatians 5:16 ESVBut I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 5) WALK IT OUT WHILE HE WORKS MIRACLESPhilippians 1:6 NIV6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:12 NIVDo Everything Without Grumbling12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
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  • The Promised One - March 23, 2025

    The Promised One - March 23, 2025
    Mar 24 2025
    The CrossThe Promised OneJon FredricksToday's Scripture: Luke 23:1-31 NIV__________ Luke 23:1-31 NIVThen the whole assembly rose and led him off to Pilate. 2 And they began to accuse him, saying, “We have found this man subverting our nation. He opposes payment of taxes to Caesar and claims to be Messiah, a king.”3 So Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?”“You have said so,” Jesus replied.4 Then Pilate announced to the chief priests and the crowd, “I find no basis for a charge against this man.”5 But they insisted, “He stirs up the people all over Judea by his teaching. He started in Galilee and has come all the way here.”6 On hearing this, Pilate asked if the man was a Galilean. 7 When he learned that Jesus was under Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was also in Jerusalem at that time.8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was greatly pleased, because for a long time he had been wanting to see him. From what he had heard about him, he hoped to see him perform a sign of some sort. 9 He plied him with many questions, but Jesus gave him no answer. 10 The chief priests and the teachers of the law were standing there, vehemently accusing him. 11 Then Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked him. Dressing him in an elegant robe, they sent him back to Pilate. 12 That day Herod and Pilate became friends—before this they had been enemies.13 Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers and the people, 14 and said to them, “You brought me this man as one who was inciting the people to rebellion. I have examined him in your presence and have found no basis for your charges against him. 15 Neither has Herod, for he sent him back to us; as you can see, he has done nothing to deserve death.16 Therefore, I will punish him and then release him.” [17]18 But the whole crowd shouted, “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!” 19 (Barabbas had been thrown into prison for an insurrection in the city, and for murder.)20 Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate appealed to them again. 21 But they kept shouting, “Crucify him! Crucify him!”22 For the third time he spoke to them: “Why? What crime has this man committed? I have found in him no grounds for the death penalty. Therefore I will have him punished and then release him.”23 But with loud shouts they insistently demanded that he be crucified, and their shouts prevailed. 24 So Pilate decided to grant their demand. 25 He released the man who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, the one they asked for, and surrendered Jesus to their will.The Crucifixion of Jesus26 As the soldiers led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. 27 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. 28 Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. 29 For the time will come when you will say, ‘Blessed are the childless women, the wombs that never bore and the breasts that never nursed!’ 30 Then“‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!”and to the hills, “Cover us!”’31 For if people do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?” 1) THE CROSS HAS LONG BEEN THE HEART OF GODIsaiah 53:1-10 NIV 2) THE MISSION OF THE CROSS IS LOUDLY PROCLAIMED THROUGH CHANGED LIVESJohn 14:10-11 NIV John 13:34-35 NIV34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. 35 By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Acts 1:8 NIV8… you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses Luke 19:40 NIV“I tell you,” he replied, “if they keep quiet, the stones will cry out.” 3) THE MESSAGE OF THE CROSS IS ONLY RECEIVED WITH A HUNGRY HEARTMatthew 27:54 NIV Luke 5:31-32 NIV Matthew 11:28 NIV
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