HEAR THE WORD Luke 23:26-49 "The cross stands as the focal point of the Christian faith. Without the cross the Bible is an enigma, and the Gospel of Salvation is an empty hope.” - James Montgomery Boice I. What Christ's Crucifixion 1) Christ took our (vv. 44-45a) 2) Christ opened to God for all (v. 45b) II. What Christ's Crucifixion Should Have You 1) The of God (vv. 27-31) 2) The of Christ (v. 34) III. How Will You Respond to the Crucifixion of Christ? 1) ? 2) ? "All heaven is interested in the cross of Christ; all hell terribly afraid of it, while men are the only beings who more or less ignore its meaning.” - Oswald Chambers APPLY THE WORD DUTY: What should I do? CHARACTER: Who should I be? GOAL: Where should I head? DISCERNMENT: How can I distinguish truth from error? Something I learned: Something I want to know more about: What truth about the Gospel was/is highlighted by this passage: My prayer response (repentance/thanksgiving/praise): ***SHARE THE WORD*** In one sentence, write a key statement that the Spirit has prompted you to take from this message (e.g. "Love God with all your heart") Who will you share this key statement with this week?