1. THE MOCKING SOLDIERS – Matt 27:29 – 31
Men of power using their authority to execute unwholesome policies. People in government who carry out the decrees and laws of injustice and perversion against all that Christ stands for. Are you one of them? People who have sold their conscience for the sake of food, clothing and promotion.
2. SIMON THE CYRENE: Matt 27:32
The Lord’s burden bearers. A man who was going on his own but was interrupted and didn’t complain. Are you his burden bearer? Can the Lord interrupt in your personal plan for yourself, children, family? Can you identify with the Lord without being ashamed?
3. THOSE WHO GAVE HIM VINEGAR TO DRINK: MATT 27: 33 – 34
Those adding to His sorrow, giving to him the opposite of what he deserves.
4.THE BOOTY SHEARERS:- MATT 27:35
Those who are only interested in what they can gain from His pain and death. Those who take advantage of the redemption to enrich their Spirit, soul and body. Are you one?
5. THE REBELLING THIEF. MATT 27:39 – 44
Those dying in sin yet rejecting the offer of grace
6. THE CARELESS PASSERS BY. MATT 27:39 – 43
Those in this world for whom Christ died but who simply considered him object of shame, sorrow and pity
7. THE REPENTANT THIEF. LUKE 23:39 – 43
Conclusion:
Listed above are Some of the Characters around Christ's Cross, which category do you belong to among the seven Characters:
1. Are you one of those that Mocked Christ, like the soldiers did? or
2. Simon the Cyrene that carried the burden of Christ?
3. Are you adding to the Lord's sorrow?
4. Are you sharing the blessing of the Lord only without His suffering?
5. Are you one of the Rebellious thief?
6. The careless passers by?
7. The repentance thief?
Search yourself to know the category you belong to.