A View from the Cross

Lesson #1 – Through the Eyes of a Mother

Five Views of One Savior

1. Through the Eyes of a Mother

2. Through the Eyes of a Friend

3. Through the Eyes of a Governor

4. Through the Eyes of the People

5. Through the Eyes of the Father

A Mother’s Tears

“…but standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.”

(John 19:25; ESV)

She Knew…

“And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."

(Luke 2:34-35; ESV)

Her Treasure

“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.”

(Luke 2:19; ESV)

Her Treasure

“And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.”

(Luke 2:51; ESV)

Her Wonder

“He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end."

(Luke 1:32-33; ESV)

Her Wonder

• Her wonder came because of the destiny of her Son.

• Her wonder came from the actions of her Son.

• Her wonder was Jesus!

Your Wonder

• Does your wonder/awe come because of the destiny of her Son?

• Does your wonder/awe came from the actions of her Son?

• Is your wonder Jesus!

A View from the Cross

Lesson #1 – Through the Eyes of a Mother