HOW CAN I START ANEW?

Part 1

 

There was an historical event that happened 2,000 years ago that has a direct affect on a person starting anew. I really want you to understand this historical event step by step.  My prayer is that God will give you a clear understanding of the truths from His Word.

In order for us to be free from sin and its pain, three events had to take place.

1.  Jesus’ Death

2.  Jesus’ Burial

3.  Jesus' Resurrection     

Did you know that we have a High Priest? His name is Jesus. We can be comforted in knowing that He can sympathize with us. He understands what we are going through. Jesus faced temptation without giving in to sin. He is and will be the only perfect human being.

Have you ever said: “Make it go away!” “Don’t let it happen!” “Please make it stop”? Jesus felt this same agony and pain in the garden.  He cried “Father, if it is your will, take this cup away from me: nevertheless not my will, but yours be done”. He cried this three times. Jesus was in such agony that His sweat became like great drops of blood falling to the ground. He can feel your hurts. He can feel your pain.

Have you ever been accused falsely, lied about, made fun of? Jesus was. At the council, the chief priest and elders sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death. And at last two false witnesses came forward and accused Jesus of lying. Even one of His own disciples denied even knowing Jesus. Jesus stood alone. Are you alone? Jesus knows how you feel. No one came to His aid.

Have you ever been spat upon, beaten, whipped or hit until you could not stand it any longer? Jesus understands. The soldiers took Jesus and they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. They twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head. They put a reed in His right hand. They spat on Jesus.  They took the reed and hit Jesus on the head.  Oh yes, Jesus understands what it feels like to be abused.

Have people stared at you, looking at you as if you were something strange?  Did you feel all alone with no one to understand? Jesus understands. He was crucified. He was naked on the cross, exposed so everyone could see Him. People stared at Him.  They sneered at Him saying, “He saved others, can He save Himself?”

Yes my friend, Jesus understands your hurt and pain. Can you understand the pain and suffering Jesus went through for you, so that you may be healed from your brokenness, from your fears, from your pain?

Continue to the next lesson as we look at His burial.

Father, I come as I am. You do understand what I am going through. You can feel my pain and my hurts. I rely on you to heal me.  In Jesus’ name.     

Mathew 26:36-46 / Luke 22:39-46 / Mathews 26:57-64  Mathew 27:26-31 / Luke 23:33-46 / Psalm 22

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.