JESUS’ DEATH AND BURIAL
Keywords 23:46
Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your
hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last.
1. Jesus dies victoriously (44-49)
Jesus suffered
unspeakably on the cross. For three hours, the sky was darkened,
revealing the momentousness of Jesus’ death. The curtain of
the temple was torn
in two, revealing that Jesus was the sacrifice that opens
the way to God. When
it was time for Jesus to die, Jesus declared that he had
finished his mission and
victoriously gave his spirit back to God. Even one Roman
centurion could see that
Jesus’ death was not the death of a mere man.
2. Jesus is buried by Joseph (50-56)
Jesus’ death revealed
God’s purpose and changed the heart of one formerly
secret disciple. Joseph of Arimathea courageously asked
Pilate for Jesus’
body, and he donated his own tomb for Jesus to be laid in.
By the power of
Jesus’ death, God changed one person who could then be used
to prepare the
environment for Jesus’ resurrection. Jesus’ death still has
power to change us.
Prayer Father, thank you for the victory Jesus won
for us. May Jesus’ cross
change me into someone who can be used for your work.
One Word Jesus’ death has life-changing power
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