Pastor Lowell Nelson teaches about Mark 15:37 "The Two Realities" on 4/3/2026 for our Good Friday service.
Mark 15:37 And Jesus cried out with a loud voice, and breathed His last.
In this Good Friday teaching, Pastor Lowell examines the profound contrast between the physical tragedy of the cross and the spiritual victory it secured for all believers.
The Reality of Divine Love
While the world viewed the crucifixion as a moment of defeat and cruelty, it was actually the ultimate demonstration of God’s love and commitment to humanity. By taking our place, Christ proved that God’s love is not a mere sentiment but a sacrificial action that satisfies divine justice and offers us eternal hope.
The Work of Substitution
The teaching highlights the "great exchange," where our sins were nailed to the cross and Christ’s righteousness was credited to our account. This single offering provides complete sanctification, removing the barrier of guilt and allowing believers to stand before God as if they had never sinned.
Access Through the Ripped Veil
The tearing of the temple veil signifies that the way into God’s presence is now open to everyone through the blood of Jesus. Believers are encouraged to move past a temporal perspective of loss and instead exercise a spiritual boldness, drawing near to the throne of grace with full assurance.
Final Summary
The heart of Pastor Lowell’s message is that the cross is the bridge between our brokenness and God’s holiness, turning a day of mourning into a celebration of finished work. Calvary Chapel Milwaukee is called to live in the reality of this victory, letting go of worldly despair and daily embracing the direct access we now have to our Heavenly Father.
