0948. 928. Voices Heard Around the Cross

928. Voices Heard Around the Cross

1. The Voice of Unholy Taunt. “If Thou be the Son of God, come down from the Cross” (Mat_27:39-40).

2. The Voice of Unconscious Gospel. “He saved others, Himself He cannot save” (Mat_27:41-43).

3. The Voice of Unbelieving Repetition. “The thieves… cast the same in His teeth” (Mat_27:44).

4. The Voice of Mistaken Application. “This Man calleth for Elias” (Mat_27:47).

5. The Voice of Idle Curiosity. “Let be, let us see whether Elias will come and save Him” (Mat_27:49).

6. The Voice of Earnest Appeal. “Lord, remember me” (Luk_23:42).

7. The Voice of Compelled Confession. “Truly this was the Son of God” (Mat_27:54).

By: DR. F. E. MARSH