Matt 16:13-21

Escape #1 – Luke 4:28-30

Escape #2 – John 8:59

Escape #3 – John 10:39

Acts 1:6

1. Essentiality of the Crucifixion

A. Jesus Foretold His Death By Crucifixion

John 3:14-15; John 19:39-42; Luke 17:24-25; Luke 22:15-16

B. Scriptures Prophesied His Suffering and Death

Isa. 53:3-6; Psa. 22:14-18; Psa. 34:20; Acts 2:36; 1 Cor. 2:1-2; Heb 7:25-27

2. Efficacy of the Resurrection

Indivisibility of Death & Life - John 12:24

A. Resurrection Brings Eternal Hope and Life

1 Cor. 15:19-22; 2 Cor. 5:14-15; 1 Cor. 15:21

B. Resurrection Gives Power and Strength

Phi. 3:10; 1 Pet. 1:3

Challenge

John 14:19