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  MATTHEW 27:27
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: Chuck Smith's sermon on Matthew 27:27 explores the profound
implications of Christ's crucifixion and the varied human responses to
His sacrifice.

Topics: "Crucifixion", "Understanding Christ's Sacrifice"
Scripture References: Matthew 27:27-31, Matthew 27:39-44, Mark 15:39, Luke 23:34, John 19:30

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Chuck Smith explores the significance of the crucifixion of Christ,
emphasizing the misunderstanding of those involved and the deeper guilt
of humanity in the act. He reflects on God's silence during this pivotal
moment and the contrasting attitudes of the soldiers, religious leaders,
and the women present at the crucifixion. Smith highlights the profound
statements of Jesus, including His plea for forgiveness and declaration
that 'It is finished,' which encapsulate His mission. The sermon
concludes with the recognition of Christ's true identity as the Son of
God, as acknowledged by the centurion, amidst the mockery and scorn from
others.

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CONTENT
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THE THORN CROWNED KING

(Where the thorns came from.

I. VIEWING WITH ADVANTAGE OF EXPERIENCE.

A. They thought they understood all that was happening.

B. We know we don't.

II. WHEN THEY HAD CRUCIFIED HIM.

A. Who crucified Christ?

1. Peter to Jews.

Jews to Peter - Seeing we have crucified the Lord

of Glory.

2. The crucifixion guilt goes deeper.

Ill. T HE ATTITUDE OF GOD.

A. The silence of God.

1. He had spoken earlier.

B. God's non-interference, yet.

1. The darkness from the 6th to 9th hour.

2. "My God, my God."

3. The veil of temple.

IV. THE KING HIMSELF.

A. "Father forgiven them."

B. "It is finished."

1. First recorded statement of Christ.

"wist ye not that I be about my Father's

business."

V. ATTITUDE OF HUMANITY.

A. Soldiers making sport in palace.

1. They viewed Him as weak.

B. Religious in presence of cross.

"He saved others, Himself He cannot save."

C. The women.

The cross is the throne divides those on right and left.

Soldiers that gambled - Centurions "Truly this was the Son of God."

Pharisees.

Thieves.

"None of the ransomed ever knew how deep were the waters crossed nor how

dark was the night that the Lord passed through Ere He found His sheep

that was lost."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/matthew-2727/
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