Text: John 12 The Triumphal Entry (v. 12-15) – humble entry, rather than an impressive display of power Teaching about Sacrifice (v. 25-26) – Jesus offers eternal life, but one must be willing to lay down his life here The Crucifixion (v. 32-33) – crucifixion was supposed to turn people away from Christ and end the movement; it […]
August 3, 2009
The Son of Man Must Be Lifted Up
Text: John 3:14-21 Just as Moses Lifted Up the Serpent (v. 14-15; cf. Numbers 21:4-9) Necessary because of sin God had a remedy for sin The people were responsible to take advantage of God’s remedy Demonstration of God’s Love (v. 16-17) This was God’s plan God’s love was extended to the world We deserve punishment […]
July 8, 2009
“Behold, the Lamb of God”
Text: John 1:29 Clues John gave about Christ: Jesus Was Perfect – The lamb for the sacrifice had to be perfect (Exodus 12:5) Jesus Would Have to Die – He was a sacrifice (Matthew 16:21; Isaiah 53:7) They Were in Bondage to Sin – The sacrifice began the deliverance from bondage (Exodus 12; John 8:32-34) Sacrifices Were Ending – […]
March 25, 2009
Why People Crucified Jesus
[This was a follow-up lesson to the one previously posted, “The Testimony of Jesus’ Enemies”] Chief Priests – Pride (John 11:47-48); Envy (Matthew 27:17-18) Judas – Greed (Matthew 27:3-4) Pilate – Opposition (John 19:12-16) The Centurion – Duty (Luke 23:47; Matthew 8:8-9)
March 25, 2009
The Testimony of Jesus’ Enemies
Chief Priests & Pharisees – “this man is performing many signs” (John 11:47-53) Judas – “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood” (Matthew 27:1-5) Pilate – “I find no guilt in Him” (John 19:4-6) The Centurion at the Cross – “innocent/righteous” (Luke 23:46-47), “Son of God” (Matthew 27:54)
August 10, 2008
Sins of Judas
Thievery – John 12:1-8 Betrayal – Matthew 26:47-49 Suicide – Matthew 27:3-5
