And It Was Night, Part 1 - Dec. 18th, 2022

Pre-Introduction:

At this time, we invite any children who desire to join our team for a children’s service to follow them where you can hear a wonderful bible lesson and sing some uplifting songs about Jesus.

For those remaining with us in the main service or joining us online, you’re enjoying the services of the First Baptist Church of Westminster. This is the Co-Pastor bringing the Sunday Morning message entitled "And It Was Night.” We invite you to follow along with us in your Bible in the Book of John, chapter Thirteen, and verses 21-30.

John 13:21–30 KJV 1900

21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me. 22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake. 23 Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved. 24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake. 25 He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it? 26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. 27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly. 28 Now no man at the table knew for what intent he spake this unto him. 29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. 30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

Introduction:

[Start Low]

A. Get Attention-

     Striking Statement-

B. Raise Need-

     Illustration-

C. State Purpose-

D. Orient Theme- 

Main Thought:

Sub-introduction:

Body:

I. The Betrayer Betrayed (Jn. 13:21-26)

[Go Slow]

A. Jesus' Troubling Testimony (Jn. 13:21-25)

1. The Betrayer Disciple (Jn. 13:21)

John 13:21 KJV 1900

21 When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me.

2. The Bewildered Disciples (Jn. 13:22)

John 13:22 KJV 1900

22 Then the disciples looked one on another, doubting of whom he spake.

3. The Beloved Disciple (Jn. 13:23-25)

a. Jesus' Bosom (Jn. 13:23)

John 13:23 KJV 1900

23 Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom one of his disciples, whom Jesus loved.

b. Peter's Beckon (Jn. 13:24)

John 13:24 KJV 1900

24 Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.

c. The Privilege of Intimacy (Jn. 13:25)

John 13:25 KJV 1900

25 He then lying on Jesus’ breast saith unto him, Lord, who is it?

B. Jesus' Wordless Witness (Jn. 13:26)

John 13:26 KJV 1900

26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.

Application: 

Transition: 

II. Satan's Entrance & Judas' Exit (Jn. 13:27-30a)

[Climb Higher]

A. The Cost of Corrupted & Counterfeit Communion (Jn. 13:27a)

John 13:27a KJV 1900

27 And after the sop Satan entered into him. Then said Jesus unto him, That thou doest, do quickly.

B. A Commanded Departure (Jn. 13:27b, 30)

John 13:30 KJV 1900

30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

C. The Cover-Up Complete ... For Now (Jn. 13:29)

John 13:29 KJV 1900

29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor.

Application: 

Transition: 

III. Darkness Looms, But Doesn't Last (Jn. 13:30b)

John 13:30b KJV 1900

30 He then having received the sop went immediately out: and it was night.

[Take Fire]

Conclusion:

A. Call to Act/Summary of Message/Application:

B. Gospel Invitation: