“The Passion Of The Christ”, produced and directed by Mel Gibson several years ago, revealed the most horrific and bloody depiction of the death of Jesus ever caught on film. I cried.
The Bible makes it clear that Jesus suffered greatly at Calvary when He died on the cross, Isa. 52:14; Isa. 53:1-6.
As He hung there in agony and shame, dying for the sins of humanity, He reached out in love and compassion to this poor, lost thief hanging beside Him and saved His soul.
I’m glad Jesus reached out and saved me when I called on Him for salvation.
He will do the same for all who believe.
1 Corinthians 2:2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.
I believe in a hill called Mount Calvary.
_________________________
“There are things as we travel this earth’s shifting sands — That transcend all the reason of man; — But the things that matter the most in this world, — They can never be held in our hand.
Chorus:
“I believe in a hill called Mount Calvary. — I’ll believe whatever the cost; — And when time has surrendered and earth is no more, — I’ll still cling to that old rugged cross.
“I believe that the Christ who was slain on the cross — Has the power to change lives today; — For He changed me completely, a new life is mine, — That is why by the cross I will stay.
“I believe that this life with its great mysteries — Surely someday will come to an end; — But faith will conquer the darkness and death — And will lead me at last to my Friend.”
Dale Oldham, Gloria Gaither, and William J. Gaither
Ideas for this unprofitable blog are taken from The Sermon Notebook—Biblical resources for preachers and teachers of the word of God. They allow these sermons to be used as the Lord leads but not for profit.
