Mystery - Darkness over the Land

There are 7 recorded sayings of Christ on the cross.
The first 3 take place in the first 3 hours and concern others.
The last 4 take place in the final moments of his life.

During the 3 hours of darkness – all earthly concerns come to a stop.

I. By This Darkness God Was Speaking to Men

II. By this Darkness God Was Hiding Christ from Men

III. During this darkness, Christ was forsaken by God v. 34

A.  This Cry was the Capstone of the Experience

B.  This Cry was the Cry of Abandonment

C.  Another Mystery in the Darkness -- Forsaken