1. Revealed at the Cross

2. The Son of Man was lifted up to draw sinners to Himself, John 3:14-15; 12:32-33 Ironically, it was at the cross that sinners mocked Jesus to come down (so they would believe)! Mark 15:29-32 Cross reveals the truth of the gospel for our salvation…the cross is our glory! Gal 6:14 Revelations At the Cross 2

3. That Christ died for all means all are dead in sin, 2 Cor 5:14-15 Came to save sinners, 1 Tim 1:15 Ransom, 1 Tim 2:6 We come face to face with our sins at the cross! Just for unjust, 1 Pet 3:18 Bore our sins, Isa 53:5-6 Redeemed live to please Him, 2 Cor 5:15; Gal 2: 20 (Rom 12:1); 2 Cor 5:9 Cross Reveals Our Sins 2 Cor 5:21 1 Pet 2:24 2 Cor 5:21 1 Pet 2:24 3

4. Love takes the initiative (“God so loved”) Love is committed, not complacent (“so loved”) Love is sacrificial, not selfish (“gave”) 1 Jno 4:10 We also ought to love one another, 1 Jno 4:11 Cross Reveals God’s Love 2 Cor 5:18-20 Rom 5:8 John 3:16 2 Cor 5:18-20 Rom 5:8 John 3:16 4

5. We preach Christ crucified, 1 Cor 1:18, 23 Weakness of men and the power of God (1:18; 2:3-5) Sin and salvation Hell and heaven His church and His cross (Acts 8:12; 2:47; Eph 5:23) Grace and obedience, Heb 2:9; 5:8-9 Gospel is God’s call to sinners to come be saved Jno 12:32; Acts 2:39-41 Cross Reveals God’s Appeal 1 Cor 2:2 Heb 12:25 1 Cor 2:2 Heb 12:25 5

6. Perfect (sinless) life and character, 1 Pet 2:21-24 (3:18) Perfect sacrifice, Heb 2:9-10; 5:8-9 Perfect priest, Heb 7:28 Perfect Savior, 2 Tim 1:9-10 Be sanctified and trained by Jesus, Heb 2:11; 10:14 Cross Reveals Perfection of Jesus 1 Pet 2:22 6

7. OT law could not perfect sinners, Heb 7:19; 9:9 Law was “holy and just and good”, Rom 7:12 Couldn’t save, Gal 3:10-13 Know sin, Rom 3:19-20 Tutor to bring sinners to Christ, Gal 3:22-25 Christ redeems sinners from the curse of law, Gal 3:13-14 Sinless Savior overcame sin, Col 2:13-15 Cross Reveals End of the Law Rom 10:4-5 2 Tim 3:14-15 Rom 10:4-5 2 Tim 3:14-15 7

8. To turn to the Law of Moses for salvation is to… Trust shadow rather than substance, Heb 10:1, 9-10 Be a slave and trust the tutor rather than be a son and trust the Father, Gal 3:24; 4:1-7 Be at enmity with God rather than have peace in Christ, Eph 2:14-18 The law is for learning… the gospel is for living Cross Reveals End of the Law Rom 10:4-5 2 Tim 3:14-15 Rom 10:4-5 2 Tim 3:14-15 8

9. Deny self, bear our cross and follow Jesus No longer live for ourselves – new creatures in Christ, 2 Cor 5:15-17 The great joy and glory of heaven is on the horizon, 2 Tim 4:7-8 Without the cross there is no crown! (Rev 3:21) Cross Reveals Individual Responsibility Matt 16:24-25 9

10. The cross reveals the truth about God, Jesus Christ, sinners, salvation, service and victory in heaven What does the cross reveal about you? A willingness to yield in full faith and obedience? (Matt 27:54) A calloused heart of unbelief? (Matt 27:39- 44) 10 Revelations At the Cross