THE “CAST” AT THE CROSS

John 19:23-27 John 19:23-25 • “When the soldiers had crucified , they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic. But the tunic was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom, so they said to one another, ‘Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be.’ This was to fulfill the Scripture which says, ‘They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.’ So the soldiers did these things, but standing by the …”

“The Cast at the Cross” John 19:25-27 • “cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and . When Jesus saw his mother and the whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’ And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home.” (ESV)

“The Cast at the Cross” A Deliberate Contrast • A Greek “men … de” clause • On the one hand … On the other hand. – “So the soldiers did these things, but standing by the cross of Jesus were …” (19:24-25)

“The Cast at the Cross” THE SOLDIERS “When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took his garments and divided them into four parts, one part for each soldier; also his tunic” (19:23) Wardrobe • Turban (headdress) • Outer robe • A sash or belt • Sandals • Tunic

“The Cast at the Cross” Prophecy Fulfilled • Divided his garments & cast lots for his clothing (Jn 19:24; Ps 22:18) • Filled a jar with sour wine and gave it to him (Jn 19:28; Ps 69:21) • Not one of his bones was broken (Jn 19:36; Ps 34:20) • His side was pierced (Jn 19:37; Zech 12:10)

“The Cast at the Cross” Fulfillment of Predictions/Allusions in John • Water to wine (Amos 9:13; Isa 25:6; Jer 31:12; Hos 14:7) • Living water (Ps 36:9; Zech 14:8; Is 55:1) • Healing of the lame man (Is 35:6) • Walking on water (Job 9:8; Ps 77:20; Ps 107:24-30) • Feast of Booths: water & light (Zech 14:8; Ex 17:6; Num 20:8; Is 35:6-7; Ps 27:1; 119:105; Is 9:2) • Cleansing the Temple (Zech 14:21; Ps 69:9; Mal 3:1-4) • Healing of the blind man (Is 29:18; 35:5; 42:6) • Raising the dead (Is 25:8) • Betrayal of Jesus by Judas (Ps 41:9)

“The Cast at the Cross” THE SORROWFUL “But standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene.” (19:25) Are there 2, 3, or 4 women? • “By the cross … were (1) his mother and (2) his mother’s sister (i.e., Mary the wife of Clopas and Mary Magdalene)” • “By the cross … were (1) his mother and (2) his mother’s sister (i.e., Mary the wife of Clopas) and (3) Mary Magdalene.” • “By the cross … were (1) his mother and (2) his mother’s sister, (3) Mary the wife of Clopas and (4) Mary Magdalene.”

“The Cast at the Cross” Luke 23:27, 49 • “And there followed him a great multitude of people and of women who were mourning and lamenting for him … And all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him from Galilee stood at a distance.” (ESV)

“The Cast at the Cross” Matthew, Mark & John • In addition to (1) Mary the Mother of Jesus –(2) Mary Magdalene, (3) Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and (4) the mother of the sons of . (Mt 27:56) –(2) Mary Magdalene, (3) Mary the mother of James the younger and , and (4) . (Mk 15:41) –(2) Mary Magdalene, (3) the wife of Clopas (called Alpheus?), (4) Mary’s sister. (Jn 19:25)

“The Cast at the Cross” THE SAVIOR “When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold your son!’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother!’” (19:26-27) Seven Statements from the Cross • “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Lk 23:34) • “Today you will be with me in Paradise” (Lk 23:43) • “Woman, behold your son! … Behold, your mother!” (Jn 19:26-27) • “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me” (Mt 27:46; Mk 15:34) • “I am thirsty” (Jn 19:28) • “It is finished” (Jn 19:30) • “Into your hands I commit my spirit” (Lk 23:46)

“The Cast at the Cross” Who Is Family? • “For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.” (Mt 12:50; Mk 3:35) • “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.” (Lk 8:21)

“The Cast at the Cross” THE “CAST” AT THE CROSS

Are you one of those gambling with your future, or are you to be found among the cast at the foot of the cross worshiping him?