Watching Jesus

Dale Gooding - Matthew 27:32-66

https://youtu.be/sX5ZvpgtHQI

A Preview to Resurrection Sunday

I) The People who Watched Jesus
    (Matthew identifies several people)
     A) The Jews - Matt 27:39 - the majority 
           of the crowd as it was Passover
     B) The Religious Leaders - Matt 27:41-43
     C) Centurion w/Soldiers - 27:54 - hardened
           Gentiles affected by what they saw
     D) The Women - Matt 27:55-56
     E) Joseph of Arimathea - Matt 27:57

II) What they Saw was
     A) They watched Him carry His Cross
           John 19:17 (w/ Matt 27:32 Simon)
     B) They watched Him Fulfill Prophecy
     C) The shedding of His blood
     D) His pierced side
     E) His coronation in Roman fashion
     F) Undeniable miracles

III) How they Watched Him
     A) With Irreverence (derided)
           (reproach/ revile) - Matt 27:39
     B) With Faithlessness - Matt 27:40-43
     C) With Sorrow - Luke 23:28
     D) With Fear turning to Faith - Matt 27:54

How do you see the crucifixion?