Episode 174: Holy Week Day 4 - A Roman Soldier

Boulder Creek Community Church

The Roman Centurion
Luke 23:44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he had said this, he breathed his last. 47 The centurion, seeing what had happened, praised God and said, "Surely this was a righteous man."
This crusty old soldier never heard Jesus teach, never saw any of his miracles…. But he did see how Jesus died. It wasn’t a sermon that captured this guy’s heart… it was observing the courage and faith Jesus suffered with.
And all at once this Roman Soldier who knew not a lick of Scripture…. Praised God!
For some, who are touched, the cross inspires deep devotion and what looks like frivolous and wasteful giving.
For some, who are touched, the cross is an intense reminder that even as you stood against Him, you received His healing touch.
For some, who are touched, the cross is a humbling call to praise God, for surely this was a righteous man!