Incredible Happenings of the Cross
Luke 23:44-49 · December 18, 2022
This message examines seven extraordinary events surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion, including supernatural darkness, the torn temple veil, an earthquake, opened graves, and fulfilled Scripture. It reflects on how the cross brings access to God, victory over death, and a passage from darkness into light.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:11 Seven events that took place while Jesus was on the cross (Luke 23:44-49)
04:46 #1 Supernatural darkness (Psalm 22:2)
09:48 This was the darkest moment in human history (Acts 26:18; John 8:12)
12:00 #2 The veil of the temple torn in two
14:54 What made this separation? (Isaiah 59:1-2)
16:38 The veil was the only way to God (Hebrews 10:19-20)
19:54 #3 An earthquake (Matthew 27:51; Exodus 19:18)
24:32 #4 Graves opened (Matthew 27:52-53; Hosea 13:14)
27:36 #5 Saints seen (Matthew 27:52-53; 1 Corinthians 15:20-22)
30:50 #6 Scriptures fulfilled - Many scriptures were fulfilled at the Cross
34:07 #7 Surprising statements (Matthew 27:54)
36:43 We have been translated from darkness to the light
36:53 God is a plague to death and destruction to the grave
37:09 The veil was torn so we could know we have access to God
37:41 Closing prayer
