The CROSS - 7

The CROSS - 7

The cross of CHRIST leaves me with nothing to boast  -

Circumcision, good works, preaching the Gospel with words of wisdom, keeping the law etc..

What is your reaction to the message of the cross?

Does it cause you shame?

Is it making you stumble?

Does it sound foolish?

Are you offended and angry?

It would be wise to check your own heart and change your attitude.

It is the only way to your salvation.

O LORD, open my eyes to see the unimaginable magnificence of the old rugged, ugly, cruel cross of my Saviour.

When my mind starts to comprehend the glory of the cross of CHRIST,

The making of the glorious crown of life for my head will also start!

NO CROSS

NO CROWN

What did the LORD JESUS do on the cross for me?

1. The punishment of GOD that I had to bear for my sin, He took upon Himself.

• The crown of thorns for my sinful thoughts.
• The nails on the hands for my sinful works and for the omission of good works
• The nails on the feet for the wrong path I walk and the right path I refuse to walk.
• The humiliation for my  pride.
• Died to give me eternal life through the sacrificial shedding of His blood.
• The vertical beam reminds me that He bridged the gap between me and GOD.
• The horizontal beam reminds me that the walls of separation have broken, connecting me with all of mankind in love.
• He set the example for me to follow - To live selflessly in Him for others.
• The inscription on that cross tells me that the Man called JESUS of Nazareth is the eternal KING of kings and LORD of lords!
• If I serve Him, I will reign with Him eternally!