He Made Quite an Impression!
Opening Prayer
Father, to You alone I bring my praise and worship. Prepare me now to read Your holy Word.
Read Luke 23:44-49
The Death of Jesus
44 It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last.
47 The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, “Surely this was a righteous man.” 48 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away. 49 But all those who knew him, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance, watching these things.
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Reflect
Jesus' death impressed the Centurion. What impression does your life make on others?Apply
As you think of the impression your life makes, ask how you can make it even greater.
Closing prayer
Lord Jesus, I pray that my life and even my death may both bring honor and praise to You.