The Crucifixion, Matthew 27:27-44

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron Shamp explores the ironies of the crucifixion of Jesus in Matthew 27. Drawing upon insights from D. A. Carson, he highlights three main ironies: the man who was mocked as king was actually the true king, the man who appeared powerless was actually powerful, and the man who couldn't save himself actually saved others. Pastor Aaron emphasizes that Jesus' crucifixion was not just about the historical details but about the meaning and theology behind it. He encourages listeners to stake their lives upon the cross of Christ by loving God, wrestling with sin, and carrying their cross in active obedience.

Takeaways

• The crucifixion of Jesus was marked by several ironies, highlighting the shame and suffering he endured.
• Jesus, who was mocked as king, was actually the true king and the one who would establish the kingdom of God.
• Despite appearing powerless on the cross, Jesus was still powerful and could have saved himself, but he chose to save others by laying down his life.
• To stake our lives upon the cross of Christ, we must love God, wrestle with sin, and actively obey Him by carrying our cross.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Reading Matthew 27:27-44
04:05 The Shame and Irony of the Cross
05:30 Three Ironies of the Cross
06:26 Irony 1: Hail, King of the Jews
08:17 Irony 2: The Powerless One
10:01 Irony 3: The Man Who Saves Others
18:34 The Crucifixion Process
20:57 The Powerlessness of Jesus
25:06 Mocking and the Irony of Saving Others
29:05 Staking Your Life on the Cross
34:17 Conclusion and Prayer