HOLD ON Luke 23:1-25, 44-48 Pastor Abe Mendoza July 16, 2023
Introduction:
A. JESUS’ RESOLVE WAS TESTED PUBLICLY.
1. Jesus faced the crowd – the test of disappointment (vs. 10-11, 13-14, 18-21)
2. Pilate faced the crowd – the test of compromise (vs. 1-4, 13-24)
B. JESUS’ RESOLVE WAS TESTED PERSONALLY.
1. The test of inner struggle (Mark 14:32-36)
2. The test of focus (Luke 22:66-71; 23:8-9; Mark 14:61b, 63-64)
C. JESUS’ RESOLVE WAS DEMONSTRATED EXEMPLARILY.
1. Jesus’ resolve was demonstrated faithfully. (Luke 23:44-46 NLT)
2. Jesus’ resolve culminated triumphantly. (Luke 23:46 NLT)
Conclusion
