“The Message of the Cross”

1 Corinthians 2:1-5

I. The cross was part of God’s plan
1 Peter 1:19-21
Ephesians 1:4-5

The cross was motivated by three things:

1. The sinfulness of mankind
Romans 3:23
2. God’s love
Romans 5:8
3. God’s justice
Romans 6:23

II. The cross is the heart of the Christian life
Hebrews 9:24-26

III. The cross covers everything
Luke 23:42-43