Introduction
Calvary is where the Plan of the Ages was consummated.
Calvary is where we received the plan and the promise of eternal salvation.
Calvary is where the greatest battle of all time was fought and won. This is the most remarkable place ever encountered by mortal man. This Place is Holy Ground.
It Was a Place of Prophecy, Matthew 27:35
A. The Prophets Predicted It
- Isaiah 53
- Psalm 22
- The Levitical Sacrificial System all point to this Place!
B. Jesus Himself Predicted It, Matthew 20:18-19
C. God Planned It, Revelation 13:8
It Was a Place of Pain, Luke 23:35
A. The Pain of His Sentence–a horrible execution.
B. The Pain of His Separation, Matthew 27:46
C. The Pain of Our Sins, 2 Corinthians 5:21
It Was a Place of Payment, Matthew 27:50
A. Our Sin Debt Was Settled, John 19:30
B. Our God Was Satisfied, 1 John 2:2
C. Our Liberty Was Secured, Romans 3:20; Titus 3:5
It Was a Place of Power, Luke 23:39-43
A. Cleansing Power, 1 John 1:7
B. Converting Power, 2 Corinthians 5:17
C. Continuing Power, Romans 10:13
It Was a Place of Promise, Matthew 27:54
A. Jesus Promised a Resurrection, Matthew 12:39-40; John 2:19
B. Jesus Promised a Return, John 14:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17
C. Jesus Promised a Reception, John 6:37
Conclusion
Have you ever been to the Place? If not, then you need to get out of your seat and come to Jesus. He will save you, but He says you must come to Him.