The Reverend Harold A. Linn, Pastor

Why the Crucifixion was Necessary - in the Words of Jesus
Luke 23:34, Matthew 27:45-46, John 19:30

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Theme: Why the Crucifixion was Necessary - in the Words of Jesus

Text:  Luke 23:34, Matthew 27:45-46, John 19:30

Date: April 14, 2006

Good Friday

Luke 23:34

³⁴Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Matthew 27:45-46

The Death of Jesus

⁴⁵From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. ⁴⁶About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi,lama sabachthani?"—which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

John 19:30

³⁰When he had received the drink, Jesus said, "It is finished." With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Dr. Richard P. Bucher

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