The Power of the Cross: Part 2 — Signs in Nature

1 Corinthians 1:17: The Power of the cross is also evident in the darkness, the tearing of the curtain, the earthquake and the resurrections. These events should fill us with awe and remind us that in that moment our God was accomplishing his great plan for our salvation. (Adapted from The Cross by Martyn Lloyd-Jones)
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1. The Power of the Cross
1 Corinthians 1:17
Part 2: Signs in Nature

2. lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power
1 Corinthians 1:17

3. Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man
attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and
signs that God did through him in your midst, as you
yourselves know— this Jesus, delivered up according to the
definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and
killed by the hands of lawless men.
Acts 2:22-23

4. while God also bore witness by signs and wonders
and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy
Spirit distributed according to his will.
Hebrews 2:4

5. Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man
attested to you by God with mighty works and wonders and
signs that God did through him in your midst, as you
yourselves know— this Jesus, delivered up according to the
definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and
killed by the hands of lawless men.
Acts 2:22-23

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

7. all things were created
through him and for him
Colossians 1:16

8. Darkness
Now from the sixth hour there was darkness
over all the land until the ninth hour.
Matthew 27:45

9. Darkness
Multitudes, multitudes,
in the valley of decision!
For the day of the LORD is near
in the valley of decision.
The sun and the moon are darkened,
and the stars withdraw their shining.
Joel 3:14-15

10. Darkness
Jesus said, “For judgment I came into this
world, that those who do not see may see,
and those who see may become blind.”
John 9:39

11. Darkness
Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler
of this world be cast out. And I, when I am lifted up
from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”
John 12:31-32

12. Curtain of the Temple Torn
And behold, the curtain
of the temple was torn in
two, from top to bottom.
Matthew 27:51

13. Earthquake
And the earth shook, and the rocks were split.
Matthew 27:51

14. Earthquake
And the earth shook, and the rocks were split.
Matthew 27:51

15. Resurrections
The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of
the saints who had fallen asleep were raised, and
coming out of the tombs after his resurrection they
went into the holy city and appeared to many.
Matthew 27:52-53

16. When the centurion
and those who were
with him, keeping
watch over Jesus, saw
the earthquake and
what took place, they
were filled with awe
and said, “Truly this
was the Son of God!”
Matthew 27:54

17. We implore you
on behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
2 Corinthians 5:20

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22. The Depths of the Cross
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The Power of the Cross: Part 2 — Signs in Nature
1 Corinthians 1:17
Compiled and Presented by:
Dave Stewart
2025 March 9
www.1corinthians1614.com
Synopsis: The Power of the cross is also evident in the darkness, the tearing of the curtain, the
earthquake and the resurrections. These events should fill us with awe and remind us that in that moment
our God was accomplishing his great plan for our salvation. (Adapted from The Cross by Martyn Lloyd-
Jones)
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