FOR ME!

Introduction:

A. Have You Ever Done Something Special For Someone?

1. A surprise gift, service, etc.

2. Have they ever said, "Oh, for me?"

B. As Christians...

1. We have been especially surprised.

2. We have been given wonderful gifts.

3. We have been given the greatest gift!

Body: Mark 15: 21 - 37

I. The Life of a Sacrifice.

A. Jesus came to do the will of His Father (John 6: 38 - 40).

B. He came to seek (Luke 19: 10).

C. He came to serve (Mark 10: 45).

D. He came to learn obedience (Hebrews 5: 8, 9).

II. The "Hour of Glory." (John 12: 27, 28)

A. Arrested like a villain in the night.

B. Unjust trials - guilty before tried.

C. Shamed, humiliated, beaten.

D. Led to a public place.

E. An agonizing death.

III. For Me!

A. Redeemed by His blood (1 Peter 1: 18, 19).

B. Life and forgiveness of sins (Colossians 2: 13).

C. Freedom from condemnation (Romans 8: 1).

Conclusion:

A. The Most Precious Gift of All.

1. John 15: 13

2. Romans 5: 6 - 11

B. This Was All Done For Us!