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North Avenue Church Podcast
EASTER: The Truth & Meaning of Jesus's Resurrection | Matthew 27:55-28:10

North Avenue Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 39:30


This Easter message has four points: The burial (27:57-60) The guards (27:62-66; 28:4) The women (27:55-56, 61; 28:1-8) The appearance (28:9-10) You can watch this message here.

North Avenue Church Podcast
Good Friday: "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" | Matthew 27:45-54

North Avenue Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 28:49


Here are the four points of Scott's message: Darkness Forsaken Salvation Death defeated! You can watch this message here.

Grace Athens Podcast
Mark 15:42-47; Matthew 27:62-66, 28:11-15 // The Resurrection is Real

Grace Athens Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 23:30


Pastor Charles Swann on SermonAudio
A Deliverance and And Destiny Matthew 27:45–54

Pastor Charles Swann on SermonAudio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 65:00


A new MP3 sermon from Covenant Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: A Deliverance and And Destiny Matthew 27:45–54 Subtitle: Special Message Speaker: Pastor Charles Swann Broadcaster: Covenant Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 4/20/2025 Bible: Matthew 27:51-54 Length: 65 min.

The 8 Minute Devotion
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” - The Last 7 (Matthew 27:46)

The 8 Minute Devotion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 8:16


Pastor Cameron continues our Easter series by looking at Jesus' fourth statement on the cross. Christ was willing to experience despair so that we could experience everlasting joy. 

One Covenant Church Sermons
Why Must Jesus Die for Me? (Matthew 27:45-56)

One Covenant Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 36:06


Sermon series: Making Sense of Jesus' Death and ResurrectionIn the final moments of Jesus' life before His death, the supernatural darkness of God's judgment fell on Him. It was a judgment He did not deserve as the sinless Son of God. Yet, the darkness fell on Him as our substitute. And because Jesus took our place, His death, dispels our darkness, draws us near to God, and defeats our death so that we might truly live.Preacher: Tan Huai TzeDate: 18 April 2025

Campden Baptist Church
Jesus IS Risen! | Matthew 27:57 - 28:10 | 20 Apr 25 | David Silvester | PM | One Off's

Campden Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 24:42


Jesus IS Risen! | Matthew 27:57 - 28:10 | 20 Apr 25 | David Silvester | PM | One Off's by Campden Baptist Church

Local Church St. Pete Podcast
Light Wins | Matthew 27:57-28:20

Local Church St. Pete Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 30:08


Between the certainty of death and a false narrative spoken out of fear is the story of Jesus' resurrection. It's a story of assurance and love that meets us right where we are. The last two chapters of Matthew hold it up as a testimony to what Jesus accomplished and an invitation to believe what he promised.

WSBC 2.0
Matthew 27:57-28:15 - Mark C.

WSBC 2.0

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 51:38


The empty tomb

Mosaic Church of Crestview
Resurrection Sunday 2025 | The Gospel in a World of Fake News | Matthew 27:62-28:15

Mosaic Church of Crestview

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 40:44


Sunday April 20, 2025 at the Hub City Church The Gospel in a World of Fake News | Matthew 27:62-28:15 Resurrection Sunday 2025 | He is risen! Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor Sermon Notes: “If Jesus rose from the dead, then you have to accept all he said; if he didn't rise from the dead, then why worry about any of what he said? The issue on which everything hangs is not whether or not you like [Jesus'] teaching but whether or not he rose from the dead.” — Tim Keller The phenomenon of ‘fake news' exists because sometimes, people in power deem the truth to be inconvenient or even detrimental to their preferred narrative. John 3:19-20 While some would prefer the message of Jesus' life, death and resurrection to be labeled ‘fake news', there is a litany of reasons to believe it is true: - The Empty TOMB - Many Eyewitness TESTIMONIES - The Disciples TRANSFORMATION If Jesus really was raised from the dead, it is actually the best news you'll ever hear! John 11:25-26 // Romans 10:9-10 The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God. Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

Prosper Christian Reformed Church
Who Moved the Stone? (Matthew 27:62-65; 28:10-15) - Easter Service

Prosper Christian Reformed Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 26:37


Who Moved the Stone? (Matthew 27:62-65; 28:10-15) - Easter Service

Aliante Community Baptist Church Podcast
“…He is Risen…” Matthew 27:57-28:20

Aliante Community Baptist Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 22:34


“…He is Risen…” Matthew 27:57-28:20 Thank you for listening! Please enjoy our weekly sermon from Pastor Mike Rodrigues of Aliante Community Baptist Church. We invite you, your family and friends to join us as we study God's word. We pray that you will be blessed by today's lessons from God's Word and we invite you to contact us with any questions you may have - especially questions regarding your relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. We want to help you with your walk of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and with your understanding of His Holy Word, the Bible. May God richly bless you!​ Donations We are accepting offerings via our church website. Donate Here Your financial support of our ministry is greatly appreciated.   Contact Information info@aliantecommunitybaptistchurch.com Website www.aliantecommunitybaptistchurch.com

Sermons – Wyoming Church of Christ
Matthew 27:57-28:15 - Come and See the Risen Lord

Sermons – Wyoming Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025


Most people won't admit it, but when we really think about it, death is a fearsome thing. Even more terrifying is the idea of hell. But as we'll see in this important part of Matthew's Gospel, Jesus faced death and hell for us. And that changes everything. Join us this Good Friday as we unpack the wonderful and gut-wrenching love Jesus poured out on the cross for us.

Crossview Rosa Parks's Message
April 20, 2025 | Holy Week: Finding Security in the Resurrection | Matthew 27:62-28:10

Crossview Rosa Parks's Message

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 22:41


Life in biblical times was not easy. The Jewish people were longing for a Messiah—someone who would overthrow their Roman oppressors and restore the kingdom of Israel. On Palm Sunday, Jesus entered Jerusalem riding a donkey. Crowds welcomed Him like a king, laying down their cloaks and waving palm branches while shouting, “Save us!” Yet others stood by asking, “Who is this?”Jesus came as the King who would usher in God's kingdom on earth. But by Friday, He had been crucified. What happened to the King who arrived with such celebration?Then, on Easter Sunday, the unthinkable happened—Jesus rose from the dead.What does it all mean?Today we talk about finding security in the resurrection.Support the show

Sermons
The Resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah — Matthew 27:57-28:15

Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 43:58


Rolleston Baptist Church
Matthew 27:52-53 - Easter Sermons

Rolleston Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025


Message from Joe Fleener on 20 April, 2025

Bendigo Presbyterian Church
‘Mrs Pilate’s crazy dream’ (Matthew 27:19)

Bendigo Presbyterian Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025


When the gospel writer, Matthew, recorded the fact that Mrs Pilate (Claudia Procla) told her husband, Pontius Pilate, about her dream and her ill-feeling towards the situation her husband would soon be in, sentencing the Lord Jesus, we could ask the question, why? Why did Matthew record that incident? There might well be some suggestions […]

King of Grace Church
Paul Buckley - Unexpected! - Matthew 27 - April 20th, 2025

King of Grace Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 29:37


Paul Buckley - Unexpected! - Matthew 27 - April 20th, 2025 by King of Grace Church

The Gathering | Windsor Podcast
Darkest Before The Dawn | Matthew 27:27-61 | Good Friday April 18th, 2025

The Gathering | Windsor Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 44:15


 Jesus knew the cost. He knew the agony of the scourging, the shame of the mocking, the suffocating pain of the nails. He knew the wrath of God would be poured out upon Him, that He would cry out in the darkness, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matt. 27:46). And yet—He still came. Jesus stepped into our place, taking the judgment, we deserved, so that we could walk free.

The Bridge Church Sermons
Because of His Love

The Bridge Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 18:15


On the day Jesus died, the world broke open—darkness fell, the curtain tore, and love was poured out. On Good Friday, we linger at the cross, where Jesus gave Himself not in spite of love, but because of it. Come and remember the suffering Savior who took your place, so you could find your place in His Kingdom.Support the show

Our Daily Rhythm
April 19 | Matthew 27:62-28:6

Our Daily Rhythm

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 17:37


April 19 | Matthew 27:62-28:6 by Christ Covenant

Third Avenue Baptist Church Podcast
Greg Gilbert, Matthew 27:1-54, Good Friday 2025

Third Avenue Baptist Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 29:10


Local Church St. Pete Podcast
Good Friday Scripture Reading + Exhortation | Matthew 27:45-56

Local Church St. Pete Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 12:49


Reach Church: Fair Hill Campus
Good Friday - Matthew 27:24-50

Reach Church: Fair Hill Campus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 17:06


Good Friday - Matthew 27:24-50 by Peter Lamme & Steve Coward

Christ City Church Memphis
Good Friday: Matthew 27:38-46

Christ City Church Memphis

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 13:18


Join us for a sacred and unique Good Friday service.

Ann Arbor Baptist Church
And Sitting Down... They Watched Him There (Matthew 27:36)

Ann Arbor Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 29:35


Good Friday message from Pastor Jonathan Barber. April 18, 2025

Edgington EPC
Living Proof of a Dead Savior (Matthew 27:52-53) Good Friday 2025

Edgington EPC

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 33:03


This Good Friday exposition explores the signs at Jesus' death, specifically the opening of the tombs and the witness of the saints.

Calvary Connection Lake Park Podcast
Good Friday: The Cross (Matthew 27:22) 04/18/25

Calvary Connection Lake Park Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 31:53


LightHouse Calvary Chapel Manchester, NH
Matthew 27:27-38 "Carry the Cross"

LightHouse Calvary Chapel Manchester, NH

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2025 66:42


Matthew 27:27-38New King James VersionThe Soldiers Mock Jesus27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the [a]Praetorium and gathered the whole [b]garrison around Him. 28 And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. 29 When they had [c]twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” 30 Then they spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head. 31 And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified.The King on a Cross32 Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross. 33 And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a Skull, 34 they gave Him [d]sour wine mingled with gall to drink. But when He had tasted it, He would not drink.35 Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, [e]that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet:“They divided My garments among them,And for My clothing they cast lots.”36 Sitting down, they kept watch over Him there. 37 And they put up over His head the accusation written against Him:THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.38 Then two robbers were crucified with Him, one on the right and another on the left.

Abide Daily
Matthew 27:57-61

Abide Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 11:36


An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at abide@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

Ninth & O Baptist Church
A Preview of Comming Attractions (Matthew 27:50–54) - Dr. Bill Cook

Ninth & O Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 16:21


A Preview of Comming Attractions (Matthew 27:50–54) - Dr. Bill Cook

Crossbridge Community Church of Ocean County
“The Great Earthquake!” Matthew 27 Good Friday Service

Crossbridge Community Church of Ocean County

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 56:32


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Orlando Grace Church
Go Make it Secure As You Can (Matthew 27:57-66) - April 13, 2025

Orlando Grace Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 41:13


Go Make it Secure As You Can (Matthew 27:57-66) - April 13, 2025 by OrlandoGrace

First Baptist Church Fairfield Podcast
Matthew 27:27-50 - Christ Is Crucified

First Baptist Church Fairfield Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 27:37


Send us a textMatthew 27:27-50 - Christ Is Crucified

Sergio Fesiuk Podcast
Good Friday || Matthew 27:45-54 || Sergio Fesiuk

Sergio Fesiuk Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 32:55


Why do we call it Good Friday when everything about that day looked anything but good?In this episode, we dive deep into the most pivotal moment in human history—the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. What looked like defeat was actually the setup for the greatest victory ever known. We'll unpack the pain, the prophecy, the betrayal, and the brilliance of the cross.From Roman nails to heavenly purpose, from silent Saturday to resurrection power—this episode walks you through the mystery, the meaning, and the majesty of the cross. Featuring raw storytelling, scripture from multiple translations, theological insight, and quotes from giants like C.S. Lewis, Tozer, and Spurgeon.If you've ever questioned God's silence in your suffering…If you've ever wondered what love really looks like…If you're hungry for hope in a world full of chaos…This one's for you.Because Jesus didn't say, “I am finished.”He said, “It is finished.” And that changed everything.

Sermons – Wyoming Church of Christ
Matthew 27:45-56 - Jesus' Scream

Sermons – Wyoming Church of Christ

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025


Most people won't admit it, but when we really think about it, death is a fearsome thing. Even more terrifying is the idea of hell. But as we'll see in this important part of Matthew's Gospel, Jesus faced death and hell for us. And that changes everything. Join us this Good Friday as we unpack the wonderful and gut-wrenching love Jesus poured out on the cross for us.

Abide Daily
Matthew 27:45-51, 54

Abide Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 10:54


An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at abide@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

Bible-Talks – Living Church
The Crucified King | Matthew 27:27-56 | 18 April 2025

Bible-Talks – Living Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 38:38


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Bible Centered with Victor Jackson
The Humiliation of Fulfillment | Matthew 27:27-36

Bible Centered with Victor Jackson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 29:30


In this podcast episode we explore the humiliation that Christ went through on his journey towards the cross. He not only humbled himself, but he was humiliated by others. On the journey of fulfillment, you cannot avoid humiliation. Examine how Jesus responded, can you handle being misunderstood on the journey towards your promise?

Revival Lifestyle with Isaiah Saldivar
Day 73 | Matthew 27 - Mark 9 | 90 Day Bible Challenge!

Revival Lifestyle with Isaiah Saldivar

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 78:15


Hey friends, I'm excited to share that I'll be going live for 90 days straight, reading through the entire Bible—from Genesis to Revelation—and I'd love for you to join me on this journey. Every day, we'll dive into Scripture together in a relaxed, interactive live session where you can ask questions, share thoughts, and explore the Bible in a way that feels personal and genuine.Here's what you can look forward to:Daily Bible Reading: I'll be reading through the Bible live, sharing my insights and reflections as we move chapter by chapter.Interactive Bible Study: This isn't just a one-way read. You'll have the opportunity to join in, ask questions, and share your own thoughts in a warm, welcoming community.Spiritual Growth: Whether you're new to the Bible or have been studying it for years, this marathon is all about deepening our understanding and growing our faith together.A Complete Journey: From the beginning in Genesis to the end in Revelation, we'll explore the timeless stories and lessons that continue to inspire millions.Support https://www.Isaiahsaldivar.com/partner90-day bible challenge plan we will be using https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/13-bible-in-90-daysTo sow into this stream Monthly/ONE time/ https://bit.ly/2NRIBcM PAYPAL https://shorturl.at/eJY57www.Isaiahsaldivar.comwww.Instagram.com/Isaiahsaldivarwww.Facebook.com/Isaiahsaldivarwww.youtube.com/IsaiahsaldivarOrder My New Book, "How To Cast Out Demons," Here! https://a.co/d/87NYEfcTo sow www.Isaiahsaldivar.com/partner

Your Daily Bible Verse
When the Veil Tore: A Moment That Changed Forever (Matthew 27:51)

Your Daily Bible Verse

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 9:11


Today’s Bible Verse: "At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split” - Matthew 27:51

Living Vertizontal
Lent Week 6: Palm Sunday (Luke 22:33-34, 23:39-43; John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:45-46; John 19:28-30; Luke 23:44-46)

Living Vertizontal

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 46:24


In this episode, we move into Week 6 of Lent, Palm Sunday. As a part of this, we look at a number of different passages Luke 22:33-34, 23:39-43; John 19:25-27; Matthew 27:45-46; John 19:28-30; Luke 23:44-46, all relating to Jesus' last words. Together we discuss the seven final sayings of Jesus and they paint a clear picture of the Kingdom of Heaven. At the core of it all is an example of, and invitation to, a deeper trust and dependence on Him.

Resolute Podcast
When God Is Silent: The Truth About Waiting on Him | Matthew 27:62-66

Resolute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 3:30


Welcome to The Daily, where we go through the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day. We are taking a short break from Ecclesiastes to celebrate Easter with some unique devotionals to prepare our hearts for this week in history. Our text today is Matthew 27:62-66 The next day, that is, after the day of Preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate and said, “Sir, we remember how that impostor said, while he was still alive, ‘After three days I will rise.' Therefore order the tomb to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,' and the last fraud will be worse than the first.” Pilate said to them, “You have a guard of soldiers. Go, make it as secure as you can.” So they went and made the tomb secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard. — Matthew 27:62-66 When Heaven Seems Silent Friday was filled with suffering. Sunday would bring victory. But Saturday? Saturday was silent. Jesus was dead. The disciples were scattered, confused, and afraid. The man they left everything to follow was gone—sealed behind a stone. Hope had been buried with Him. Where was God? We've all had a Saturday moment—a season where God seems distant, where prayers go unanswered, where hope feels lost. We know that God has worked in the past, and we believe He will move in the future—but what do we do when He's silent right now? God Is Still Working Though it seemed like nothing was happening, the truth is, Saturday was not wasted. Even in the silence, God was setting the stage for the greatest victory the world had ever seen. Jesus wasn't just lying in a tomb—He was defeating death. The disciples weren't abandoned—they were being prepared for resurrection power. The world wasn't without hope—it was on the brink of salvation's greatest moment. God's silence is never His absence. When we can't see Him moving, it doesn't mean He's not at work. Sometimes, the greatest breakthroughs come after the longest silences. Trusting God in the Waiting Many of us are in a Saturday season—waiting for an answer, a breakthrough, a miracle. But just because we don't see movement doesn't mean God isn't working. Saturday teaches us that faith isn't just about trusting when God speaks—it's about trusting when He doesn't. Will you trust Him when the prayers seem unanswered? Will you believe He's working, even when you don't feel it? Will you wait for Him, knowing Sunday is coming? Because it is. The silence will break. The stone will roll away. And when it does, we will see that God was never absent—He was always at work. #EasterHope, #TrustGod, #FaithInTheWaiting ASK THIS: When have you experienced a “Saturday” season in your life? How does knowing God is still working in silence change your perspective? What are some ways you can strengthen your faith while waiting? How can you encourage someone else going through a silent season? DO THIS: Reflect on a time when God felt silent—how did He reveal His faithfulness in the end? Write it down as a reminder of His work in the waiting. PRAY THIS: Lord, help me trust You in the waiting, even when I don't see or feel You moving. Strengthen my faith to believe that Your silence is never Your absence. Amen. PLAY THIS: Rattle!

Perdido Bay United Methodist Church
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Matthew 27:57-66

Perdido Bay United Methodist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 4:21


Calvary Chapel Stroudsburg
Passion Week - Matthew 27:45-61

Calvary Chapel Stroudsburg

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 57:00


Sermons – Equipping the Saints
Part 1 “The Burial of King Jesus.” Matthew 27:55-66

Sermons – Equipping the Saints

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 26:00


Daily Devotions From Greg Laurie
The Cost of Salvation | Matthew 27:28–30

Daily Devotions From Greg Laurie

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 3:08


“They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him. They wove thorn branches into a crown and put it on his head, and they placed a reed stick in his right hand as a scepter. Then they knelt before him in mockery and taunted, ‘Hail! King of the Jews!’ And they spit on him and grabbed the stick and struck him on the head with it.” (Matthew 27:28–30 NLT) The list of assaults and indignities Jesus suffered after His arrest is long. A temple guard slapped Him during His trial before Annas (see John 18:22). Members of the Sanhedrin spit in His face, beat Him with their fists, and slapped Him for telling the truth about who He was, which they considered blasphemy (see Matthew 26:62–67). Herod and his soldiers mocked and ridiculed Him (see Luke 23:11). Roman soldiers placed a crown made of thorn branches on His head, mocked Him, spit on Him, and hit Him in the head with a reed stick (see Matthew 27:27–30). Pilate had him flogged with a leather whip studded with shards of lead (see Matthew 27:26). Near death already from His beatings and torture, Jesus was forced to carry a heavy crossbeam to Golgotha, the site of His crucifixion (see John 19:17). Jesus’ suffering fulfilled prophecies Isaiah had made hundreds of years earlier. “I offered my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not hide my face from mockery and spitting” (Isaiah 50:6 NLT). “But many were amazed when they saw him. His face was so disfigured he seemed hardly human, and from his appearance, one would scarcely know he was a man” (Isaiah 52:14 NLT). With this Good Friday perspective in mind, let’s look at the words Jesus spoke to His disciples in Matthew 16:24. “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me” (NLT). Some people will say, “That’s my cross to bear,” when they’re talking about a burden or an annoyance they must put up with. But that’s not what Jesus was talking about. To “take up your cross” is to be willing to sacrifice everything, even your life, to follow Him. Jesus understood that not many people are willing to do that. During His earthly ministry, He drew crowds wherever He went. Some people liked what they heard and saw and followed Him. Some of them hoped that He would fulfill their expectations of the Messiah. Some wanted to see miracles. And some just wanted free food. They weren’t interested in taking up crosses. Jesus’ command weeds out the pretenders. It also challenges those of us who are genuine in our desire to follow Him to examine our faith and ask some hard questions. Would I be willing to sacrifice my reputation to follow Christ? Would I be willing to lose my job? My friends? My family? My life? Reflection question: What does “taking up your cross” and following Jesus look like in your life? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bible Savvy
Bible Savvy Podcast | S5 Episode 30: Matthew 27

Bible Savvy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 26:36


The pressure is rising. The crowd is shouting. But Jesus remains calm. On this episode of the Bible Savvy Podcast, the team explores how this powerful moment in Matthew 27 challenges our expectations and points to the deeper meaning of Jesus' mission as he approaches the cross. Jump into the Bible Savvy reading schedule at … Continue reading "Bible Savvy Podcast | S5 Episode 30: Matthew 27"

North Avenue Church Podcast
The Crucifixion of King Jesus, the Son of God | Matthew 27:27-44

North Avenue Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 51:13


Here are the three points from Greg's message: Everything that happened to Jesus was according to God's eternal plan Everything that happened to Jesus was for us and our salvation Christian, this is your identity! You can watch this message here.