Introduction: It was by way of the cross and the resurrection of Jesus Christ that death was arrested and salvation was made available for those who believe.

The Old Testament points the way to Jesus’ death, the gospels reports on the events of Jesus’ death, while the epistles gives us the reasons behind the death of Jesus.

           (Isaiah 50:6)  (Psalm 22:16-18)  (Isaiah 53:4-7)  (John 3:16)

The Details of Labor In Those Last Hours

• The Trials

             Before the Religious (Matthew 26:57-68; Matthew 27:1-2) 

             Before the Romans (John 19:1-7)

• The Crucifixion

              The Sayings on the Cross

                   --Luke 23:33-34              --Luke 23:44-46

                   --Matthew 27:45-46         --John 19:30

              The Suffering on the Cross (John 19:17-35)

The Declaration of Love In Those Last Hours  (Romans 5)

• The Proof Of God’s Love (Romans 6-8)

• The Provision Of God’s Love (Romans 9-10)

• The Products Of God’s Love (Romans 11)

Application: Jesus died on the cross that you could be forgiven and God’s wrath appeased toward you. How will you respond to His labor of love? How will you remember His provision of salvation?