Fusion: week of 4/9

FAMILY THEME: THE CRUCIFIED KING

Matthew 27:11-54

The sacrificial death of Jesus is the key to a right relationship with God

for sinful man.

1.  Jesus' Death Was the Innocent for the Guilty

     (Matthew 27:11-26)

     Jesus' innocence made it possible for us to avoid receiving

     the punishment we deserve.

 
2.  Jesus' Death Was Marked by Suffering, Rejection, and Ridicule

     (Matthew 27:27-50)

     Jesus endured unimaginable suffering to bring about

     the hope of our salvation.

 
3.  Jesus' Death Gives Us Access to God's Presence

     (Matthew 27:51-54)

     Jesus settled our account with God and enables us to know

     Him in a personal way as Father.