Luke 23:39-56
I. Three crosses
- A. The cross of rebellion (Luke 23:39; Matthew 27:44; Joshua 24:15)
B. The cross of repentance (Luke 23:40-42)
C. The cross of redemption (Luke 23:43; Hebrews 9:16-17; Acts 2:38; Acts 19:4-5; Luke 16:22)
II. “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit”
- A. The rending of the veil (Luke 23:44-45; Hebrews 10:19-22; 1 Peter 2:9; Acts 6:7)
B. The death of our Lord (Luke 23:46; Psalm 31:5)
C. The conversion of the centurion (Luke 23:47; Mark 15:39)
III. Joseph of Arimathea
- A. The secret disciple (Luke 23:50-51; John 19:38)
B. His call to action (Luke 23:52-54; Isaiah 53:9)