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Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Jesus, Crucified For Us, Part 3 of 4 (For Us)

March 26, 2018

How would you react if you had stood watching Jesus die? The crowd jeered at Him, the Chief Priests mocked Him, and His mother simply wept. The central event in human history drew many kinds of responses, and it still does today. 

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The events of the last week of Jesus’ life on earth culminated in the sacrifice that bought our salvation. The Bible describes the drama and the horror of His execution on the cross. In this message we learn about the reactions of those who actually killed Jesus.  
March 23, 2018
It’s called Skull Hill, a place of execution outside the walls of ancient Jerusalem. Only common criminals were crucified, and that’s what Jesus was considered. He was condemned by the Romans at the urging of Jewish leaders, but He went willingly to that cross for us. 
March 22, 2018
Courts may deliver the sentence, but justice is not always done. For Jesus, mock trials were held to give legitimacy to the killing of an innocent man. But He knew there was a higher court, where true justice would prevail. For this reason, we need not seek vengeance on earth. 
March 21, 2018
Before his crucifixion, Jesus endured mock trials to establish His supposed guilt. First, the Jewish leaders passed judgment. Then He was handed over to the Roman court system. The civil case against Jesus was another mockery of justice. 
March 20, 2018
In a just world, the court system examines facts and determines guilt or innocence. But this is not a just world. After Jesus was arrested, He went before several so-called courts in rapid succession. He did it for one reason, that He might give His life for us. 
March 19, 2018
The betrayal of Jesus is perhaps the greatest crime ever committed. Even the betrayer was filled with remorse for what he had done. In this message we look at the dark heart of Judas, a man who was close to Jesus, but so very far away. 
March 16, 2018
The Jewish authorities plotted with their Roman overlords to have Jesus killed. All they needed was someone who could help them set the trap, and that someone was Judas.  He betrayed the Son of God into the hands of evil men. 
March 15, 2018
When Judas gave Jesus that fateful kiss, he was helping those who wanted to kill the Son of God. The enemies of Christ unwittingly made our redemption possible. In this message, we’ll meet Judas, of whom it was said, “It would have been better for him if he had not been born.”
March 14, 2018
Some say God’s will for us is prosperity and happiness. For Jesus, God’s will meant unimaginable suffering, both in Gethsemane and on the cross of shame. In this message we learn why we must also do the will of God, no matter what. 
March 13, 2018
The Garden of Gethsemane is very ancient. Even today you can see olive trees known to be over a thousand years old. In this garden, Jesus prepared to face His darkest hour. He prepared to give His life for us.
March 12, 2018
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In a hyper-sexualized culture, sex is either reduced to pleasure-seeking or conflated with our identity. But God designed us as sexual beings for emotional and spiritual intimacy whose highest calling is to worship Him. In this revised edition, Pastor Erwin Lutzer draws on forty years of ministry experience to present a rationale for sexual purity. He gives an honest answer to the sexual pressures we face like extramarital relationships, self-gratification, same-sex attraction, and more. As desire-driven creatures, we don't have to pursue happiness at the expense of character. With our identity grounded in Christ, we can live victoriously with our passions. Click below to receive this book for a gift of any amount or call Moody Church Media at 1.800.215.5001.

About Running To Win

Running the race of life is hard. But with the Bible front and center and a heart to encourage, Pastor Erwin Lutzer presents clear Bible teaching, helping you make it across the finish line. Since 2011, this 25-minute program has provided a Godward focus and features listeners’ questions.

About Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer

Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church where he served as the Senior Pastor for 36 years (1980-2016). He earned a B.Th. from Winnipeg Bible College, a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. in Philosophy from Loyola University, and an honorary LL.D. from the Simon Greenleaf School of Law (Now Trinity Law School).

A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on two radio programs: Running to Win—a daily Bible-teaching broadcast and Songs in the Night—an evening program that’s been airing since 1943. Running To Win broadcasts on a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. His speaking engagements include Bible conferences and seminars, both domestically and internationally, including Russia, the Republic of Belarus, Germany, Scotland, Guatemala, and Japan. He has led tours to Israel and to the cities of the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Pastor Lutzer is also a prolific author of over seventy books, including the bestselling We Will Not Be Silenced, One Minute After You Die, and the Gold Medallion Award winner, Hitler’s Cross. Pastor Lutzer and Rebecca live in the Chicago area and have three grown children and eight grandchildren. Connect with Pastor Lutzer on X (@ErwinLutzer) or moodymedia.org.

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