The Cross to the Grave

John 19:35 “He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe.”

The Old Testament In the Crucifixion

He went out (v17)

Exodus 29:14

Bearing His own cross (v17)

Genesis 22:1-6

Casting lots for His cloths (v23-24)

Psalm 22:18

I thirst (v28)

Psalm 42:1-2 and Psalm 63:1

Vinegar to drink (30)

Psalm 69:21

Day of Preparation (31)

Exodus 12:6

Legs not broken (v33)

Exodus 12:5, 46

Pierced in the side (v34)

Zechariah 12:10

A rich mans grave (v38-42)

Isaiah 53:9

John Mentions Real People

Weak witnesses:

vague

Many of the Jews (v20)

Soldiers (v23)

Biased?

Mary (v25)

Mary and Clopas (v25)

Mary Magdalene (v25)

Strong witnesses

Pilot

Roman governor

Joseph of Arimathea (v38)

Wealthy

Sanhedrin

Mentioned by all 4 Gospel writers

Nicodemus (v39)

John 3, 7 and now 19

It would be easy to say “Go ask them”

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

A holy God demands a holy people