IT'S FRIDAY
Luke 22:39-46
Have you ever had one of those days when you felt abandoned, defeated and beat. All is not lost, God is about to do something amazing.
Luke 22:39-46
Introduction
I. It’s Friday: The World Turned Against Him 22:1-13
* Having hailed him as King only days earlier - now they turned on Him.
* World is a difficult place. - Difficult to have hope, when buffeted by the struggles of life.
* Judas - A zealot - wanted see Romans overthrown.
- shattered dream when realized Jesus had different plans.
(aside on Gospel of Judas - recent news reports)
- 30 pieces of silver seemed good but never satisfied.
(Illustrate)
Man I talked to: "I have everything but I’m not happy."
FRIDAY IN HIS SOUL.
* It’s Friday and the world turned against Him.
II. It’s Friday: And The Cup Will Not Pass 22:39-46
* Goes to Garden to pray – disciples sleep.
* TAKE THIS CUP - we’ve all prayed that prayer in tragedies and difficulties of life.
- Pain of the Son was observed by the Father.
- Had to let it happen "Knowing the joy that was set before Him, He endured the cross"
- Pain of the Father - who had to let it happen
- Pain of the Son is the Pain of the Father
- He knows what you face. It’s Friday.
*Agony - "Oh God, don’t You know what’s happening." It’s Friday in my soul.
- son on drugs - cancer wracks your body - loved one dies - wife walks out etc.
IT’S ONLY FRIDAY
III. It’s Friday: His Friends Fail Him 22:54-62
* Argue over power
* Peter’s Denial
- failure "I blew it" "I’ve failed"
- Friends turn against you – let you down etc.
It’s Friday in your soul. But, It’s Only Friday.
IV. It’s Friday: The Crowd Is Unfair 23:13-25
* Mock Him
* Release Barabbas instead.
* Treated unjustly
-ever been treated unjustly
- those imprisoned for their faith
It’s Friday
V. It’s Friday: It’s All Over 23:26-56
* Died - buried - Enemies thought it was over
- Disciples' dreams shattered
Though He had told them He would rise - they didn’t seem to catch on.
Spoke of going back to fishing etc.
- Women came to anoint His dead body (vs 56)
* He is dead. There is no hope.
* Satan thinks he’s got you. You feel defeated.
But
Remember: IT’S ONLY FRIDAY.
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Conclusion:
Is it Friday in your soul?
Remember: It’s O_______________ Friday.
