The Cross

Jesus' message from His words:

Matt:5:3-12 Beatitudes

Matt. 5 anger, adultery, love of enemies, etc.

Matt. 6:24 God and money

Matt. 6:1-8 almsgiving

Matt. 6:25-34 Dependence (Birds of the air...)

Matt. 7:1-5 Judging others

Matt. 7:21-23 True disciple

Matt.10:26-33 Courage under persecution

Matt. 10:37-39 Conditions for discipleship

Matt. 25:1-13 Ten Virgins

Matt. 25:14-30 Ten Talents

Jesus through others' eyes:

Opposition and those who were challenged by Him:


From Satan's eyes: temptations Luke 4:1-13

Sanhedrin Luke 22:66-71, Mark 14:53-65, 15:1-5, Matt. 26:47-74, 27:1-26

Rich young man Matt. 19:16-26

Other options:Pilate, Paul, or any of the apostles.

Those who knew Him:

John the Baptist: Luke 3:1-22, Luke 7:18-25, Mark 1:1-11, Mark 6:17-29

Peter--Peter's declaration readings, Last Supper readings, Peter's denial readings, "Peter do you love me" reading

People of faith:

Centurian Matt: 8:5-13

Lazarus' sister: John 11:1-44

Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13-35

Samaritan Woman and friends: Luke 4:4-41

Miracles and Healings:

Woman with hemorrhage Mark 5:25-34, Matt. 9:18-22

Paralytic Matt. 9:1-8

Lepers Luke 5:12-16

Man Born Blind John 9:1-41