Funeral Message
Scott Maze
Luke 23:26-49
Today, we both celebrate and mourn the loss of our friend, Jim. A great father and husband as well as a pillar of our church for many years. I know of few places of greater comfort in a time of loss than Jesus on the cross. Let me show you why this.
Today's Scripture
Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 And Jesus said, ''Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'' And they cast lots to divide his garments. 35 And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, ''He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!'' 36 The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine 37 and saying, ''If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!'' 38 There was also an inscription over him, ''This is the King of the Jews.''
39 One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, ''Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!'' 40 But the other rebuked him, saying, ''Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.'' 42 And he said, ''Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.'' 43 And he said to him, ''Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.''
44 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 while the sun's light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, ''Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!'' And having said this he breathed his last. 47 Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, ''Certainly this man was innocent!'' 48 And a ...
Scott Maze
Luke 23:26-49
Today, we both celebrate and mourn the loss of our friend, Jim. A great father and husband as well as a pillar of our church for many years. I know of few places of greater comfort in a time of loss than Jesus on the cross. Let me show you why this.
Today's Scripture
Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be put to death with him. 33 And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left. 34 And Jesus said, ''Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'' And they cast lots to divide his garments. 35 And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, ''He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!'' 36 The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine 37 and saying, ''If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!'' 38 There was also an inscription over him, ''This is the King of the Jews.''
39 One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, ''Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!'' 40 But the other rebuked him, saying, ''Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.'' 42 And he said, ''Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.'' 43 And he said to him, ''Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.''
44 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 while the sun's light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, ''Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!'' And having said this he breathed his last. 47 Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he praised God, saying, ''Certainly this man was innocent!'' 48 And a ...
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