Introduction: We move from Mary’s WOMB to the TRIUMPHANT ZOOM, next to the UPPER ROOM, the GARDEN GLOOM, and now the ARREST BUFFOON, as the CROSS LOOMS & the soldiers PLATOON. After leaving the UPPER ROOM with the disciples, our Lord Jesus makes His way to a GARDEN called GETHSEMANE. Next, Jesus was arrested and a false (mock) trial proceeded. But ultimately, His earthly destination was to die on a cross for the sins of all mankind.

1. Roman soldiers gambled for Jesus’ garments. All but one seemed to be oblivious of who was being crucified. (Matt 27:35,36) – “And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. And sitting down they watched him there.”

2. One of the Centurion soldiers had a change of heart! (Mark 15:39) – “And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.”

Have you ever wondered what it was that made him confess that Jesus was the Son of God? Was it the supernatural miracles that day? Was it the words that were spoken from the cross? What was it that caused you to believe?