2819 Church CROSS TO COMMISSION | The Message of The Cross | Matthew 27:45-56 | Philip Anthony Mitchell
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Mar 2, 2026 A sermon unpacks the darkness at noon and the weight of judgment laid on Christ. Historical crucifixion context and Gospel timeline bring the scene to life. The torn temple veil and apocalyptic signs are explored as proof of access to God. The message highlights the centurion’s confession and the faithful women who stayed at the cross.
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Darkness at Noon Signaled Judgment On Sin
- Darkness at noon signified divine judgment poured onto Christ as he absorbed humanity's sin.
- Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell explains Matthew's timeline: Jesus crucified at 9am, darkness from noon to 3pm as the Father laid sin upon the Son.
Evict Unforgiveness From Your Heart
- Do not harbor unforgiveness because Jesus modeled ultimate forgiveness from the cross.
- Mitchell exhorts listeners: Christ forgave his executioners, so believers must evict others from their hearts and refuse to carry grudges.
My God My God Expressed Abandonment And Identity
- Jesus' cry My God My God reflects both abandonment and prophetic identification with Psalm 22.
- Mitchell notes the cry shows separation from the Father as sin made the Son experience our alienation, yet retains ownership in saying My God.