Jesus' Death & How it Changes Us

Introduction

You hear us talk all year about the good news that Jesus came here, died on the cross for you, and rose again three days later, but we don’t always get a chance to go look at the text where all of that is recorded.

Tonight we will spend some time in that part of history in the gospel of will ask you questions along the way, so it may feel like we are jumping around a lot, but here are my two goals: to expose you to the text where this incredible truth is recorded and help you apply truths to your life.

Verifiability of the Arrest, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus

Body

Body

Prayer in the Garden

Do you have something you know you need to do because God wants you to, but you have a hard time doing it? What is that and how does it compare to what God called Jesus to do?

The Betrayal & Denial

Have you ever denied Christ in word or action? What does it mean to you to know that Jesus still accepted Peter to be His disciple even though Peter denied Him?

The Denial

Before the Authorities

Sanhedrin

Pilate

Herod

Pilate

Have you ever heard someone speak with the same brutality and hatred for Jesus or His followers? How does that make you feel when someone does that? How should you respond?

Jesus Crucified

How does Jesus on the cross show His love for people?

Jesus Dead and Buried

What does it mean to you that the Eternal King of Kings and Lord of Lords who was there at the creation of the universe took on DEATH to save you from ETERNAL DEATH?

Conclusion

Main Idea: What happened to Jesus 2,000 years ago is real, and it should affect us.

Response

What did you learn tonight? What truth or fact about Jesus betrayal, arrest, and death stands out to you?

How are you going to live differently because of what we have learned and discussed tonight?