May 16, 2021
Lessons Learned
Luke 23:33-46
by Wayne Gaeddert
1. Parallel passages:
· Matthew 27:35-44
· Mark 15:25-32
· John 19:18-27
2. “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree”—so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might come to the Gentiles, so that we might receive the promised Spirit through faith.” Galatians 3:13-14
3. Prophecies fulfilled at the time of the crucifixion.
· Psalm 34:20, John 19:36 No broken bones.
· Isaiah 53:12 Crucified along with criminals.
· Psalm 22:18 Casting lots for his clothes.
· Psalm 22:7 Mocking and wagging their heads.
· Isaiah 53:3 Despised and rejected by men.
· Psalm 69:21 They gave him vinegar to drink.
4. Calvary a Latin word that means ‘The Skull.’ In Hebrew it is called Golgotha.
5. Jesus’ words from the cross. (Marked in gray are said about 3 PM)
· Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. Luke 23:34
· Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43
· Woman, behold, your son!” …”Behold, your mother! John 19:26,27
· My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34
· I thirst. John 19:28
· It is finished. John 19:30
· Father, into your hands I commit my spirit! Luke 23:46
6. “Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places by the blood of Jesus, by the new and living way that he opened for us through the curtain, that is, through his flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.” (Heb 10:19-22)
7. “The cross was a place of immense divine judgment, where the sins of the world were poured out vicariously on the sinless, perfect Son.” John MacArthur
8. Both criminals asked Jesus to save them. One was angry, the other repentant.
9. “Kings of this world take their throne through others dying. Jesus was proclaimed as King to the whole world through His own death.” David Guzik
10. “’Today’ is God’s word. ‘Tomorrow’ is the devil’s word.” Adrian Rogers
11. “For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.” John 10:17-18
12. By Jewish time, the 3rd hour is 9 am, the 6th hour is noon, and the 9th hour is 3 pm.
13. Application:
· Jesus fulfilled his purpose by providing forgiveness of sin to all who believe.
· Jesus has given believers the purpose of being his witnesses.
· Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins has opened our access to His presence.
· Jesus has paid the price for all sin, it is up to us to submit to His call on our lives.
· The life of Jesus was not taken from Him, He gave His life for us.
