The Road: From the Upper Room to the Empty Tomb_02 Matthew 27:1-66 WHAT ROAD HAVE YOU DECIDED TO WALK IN LIFE? Early in each life we decide what road we will travel. Some Travel the road traveled by many.:The Road Less Traveled.”It is a road that takes us to a predetermined destination , although traveling alone.These roads in our Christian experience lead to one destiny or another, determining our fate and leading us to higher heights.Those who choose to walk the Christian road don’t find a crowd.They often travel alone.Jesus had every reason to turn back from the road that lead from the upper room to the empty tomb.There was only one road to the cross.Jesus walked that road for all of us.We will face many crossroads in our lives!
There are three main roads that run through Matt. Ch. 27. 1.)The Road Proceeding the Crucifixion. 27:1-31 A PLACE OF INJUSTICE BY PILATE. 2.) The Road During the Crucifixion. 27:32-50 A PLACE OF ATONEMENT.GOLGOTHA.3.) The Road Following the Crucifixion. 27:51-66 A PLACE OF DESPAIR. THE GRAVE. Three lessons for life while on the Road.
1st lesson: Be realistic – the Christian life can be like a roller-coaster.
2nd lesson: Be patient – desperate circumstances can be quickly reversed.3rd lesson: Be faithful – God’s rewards are not always immediate.