When Success Looks Like Failure

1. The story of success in seven sayings from the cross

Matthew 27:32-50

1.  Luke 23:34 “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

2.  Luke 23:43 “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” 

3.  John 19:27 “Behold, your mother!” 

4.  Matthew 27:46 “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 

5.  John 19:28 “I thirst.” 

6.  John 19:30 “It is finished”

7.  Luke 23:46 “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!”

2. Jesus’ resurrection proves the success of His saving work on the cross

Matthew 28:1–10

Acts 2:22–24

Acts 4:10–12

3. Are you part of the success story?

Acts 17:30–31

Romans 3:23–25