Crucifixion: Words of Affection

I. LOVE AT THE CROSS
A. LOVE BY THOSE STANDING BY THE CROSS
1. GODLY WOMEN
Jn 19:25 But standing along side of the cross of Jesus were His mother, His mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.
(also I John 4:18)

2. GODLY MAN
Jn 19:26a When Jesus saw His mother with the disciple whom He loved standing near

B. LOVE BY THOSE STANDING AFAR OFF
1. FEARFUL WOMEN
Mt 27:55 There were also many women there, looking on from a distance, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him
(also Lk 23:27)

2. FEARFUL MAN
I Peter 5:1-2a So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and an eye–witness of the sufferings of Messiah
(also Mt 26:56; Heb 2:9)

II. LOVE ON THE CROSS

A. LOVE FOR A GRIEVING MOTHER
Jn 19:26b He said to His mother, “Woman, look at your Son!”

1. WOMAN
(also Luke 1:28-29; 38; 2:34-35; John 2:3-5)

2. LOOK
(also Isaiah 46:9-11)

3. AT YOUR SON
Plea for the faithful women who followed on street – Best
Prayer for those crucifying Him – Best
Promise for the repentant thief – Best
Provision for mother -Best
Plan for me? I know it too is BEST and all will work out for MY good and HIS glory (also

B. LOVE FOR A FAITHFUL DISCIPLE

1. YOUR MOTHER
Jn 19:27a Then He said to [John], “Look on your mother!”
(also Is 53:13)

2. CARE
Jn 19:27b And from that hour the disciple took her into his own [home].
(also John 20:10)

C. LOVE FOR HIS OWN TODAY

1. ILLUSTRATION

2. LOOK AT JESUS ON THE CROSS
(also Numbers 21:6-9)