They Know Not What They Do

During his ministry, Jesus taught some wonderful ethics about loving others as ourselves and loving God above all else. So what offended the people so much that they decided to crucify him? In this week’s sermon we will discuss that question and how Jesus responded to them turning their backs on him.

Scripture: Luke 23:26-27, 32-34
As they led him away, they seized Simon from Cyrene, who was on his way in from the country, and put the cross on him and made him carry it behind Jesus. A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him.

Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him along with the criminals – one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Hymns
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”
“Were You There?”

Renewing Reflections
It is our prayer that Renewing Reflections will be a blessing in your life this coming week. This quote is taken from the sermon “The Jeers and Assaults of the Crowd” delivered on Christian Crusaders March 11, 2001, by Rev. Larsen:

(Jesus) also said, “I and the Father are one.” (John 10:30) These words serve as a basis for the Church’s teaching that Jesus is God. Here again this teaching is too strong for popular acceptance in our culture. Why not say, Jesus is our Master or Jesus is our role model. That leaves room for others like Moses, Mohammed, Buddha. But Jesus claims to be God, and Christians receive Him as the Lord of their lives. Teachings like these sent Jesus to the cross. . . Take away these inspired truths and there is no basis for our faith.


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On the Light Side
Karen Phillips sang high soprano in the church choir. However, for several services she sat in the congregation and not in the loft. When asked why she no longer sat with the choir, Karen explained, “One Sunday when I was home sick with a cold, several folks asked if the organ had been repaired.”

We Want to Hear From You!
Share a time in your life when, by standing up for what you believed in, you were ostracized. How did you respond when others turned their backs on you? Please respond by posting in the "Comments" section of this blog.

The program "They Know Not What They Do" will air Sunday, March 28, 2010. Visit www.christiancrusaders.org for radio stations and times, or to listen online.