Matthew 27:32-44 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald
The reproach of the cross.
Upon the release of the infamous Barabbas, the innocent and righteous Jesus was delivered to be crucified; and now we see him suffering the reproach of the cross.
I. THE CROSS ITSELF WAS A REPROACH ,
1 . It was a symbol of shame .
2 . It was an instrument of shame .
II. REPROACH WAS ASSOCIATED WITH IT .
1 . In the place of the crucifixion .
2 . In the inscription on the cross .
3 . In the characters crucified along with him .
III. REPROACH WAS CAST UPON HIM .
1 . By those that passed by .
2 . By the heads of the nation .
3 . By the impenitent malefactor .
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