Victorious in Defeat

About this episode

The episode discusses the authority, mercy, and generosity of Jesus as revealed in his final words on the cross.

Discussion Questions Sermon Overview Recognize and depend on the King who saves through dying. Digging Deeper Jesus speaks four times in this passage, and each time he does so, he reveals something about himself and his accomplishment on the cross. Jesus’ first words in this passage reveal his authority: the condemned is in control (vv. 26-31). 1. Jesus is the one with all authority, even when he is weak. He is in complete control, even when he has been condemned to die. How does knowing these things are true help us rely on him? The second time Jesus speaks in this passage, he reveals his mercy: the crucified prays for his killers (vv. 32-34). 2. For some of us, it can be hard to move beyond a particular sin(s) we have done in the past. We struggle to believe that God could actually forgive us for that, and actually love us and accept us. How does Jesus's act of forgiving those who were crucifying him shape your understanding of His willingness to forgive you for what you have done? Please share. 3. At times, we can find it difficult to forgive others. In this passage, Jesus provides help for us by giving us an example to follow (of forgiving one’s enemies). But he gives us far…

People in this episode

Host: CrossWay Community Church

Topics covered

• forgiveness
• authority
• mercy
• generosity
• spirituality
• faith

Keywords

• Jesus
• forgiveness
• authority
• mercy
• generosity
• spirituality
• cross

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