Jesus’ Death

Romans 5:6-11

Introduction

1.       1 Peter 1:17-21

2.       Every sacrifice from Abel down to those offered in Jerusalem during the last week of Jesus’ life was a testimony to God’s plan for redeeming people

3.       Today:  the death of Jesus  

Discussion

1.       The last week in Jerusalem

a.       The ride into Jerusalem  

b.       The cleansing of the temple  

c.       The questions to embarrass Jesus  

d.       The plot to kill him  

2.       The Passover meal and the Garden of Gethsemane

a.       The Passover as a prophecy of the death of Jesus  

b.       The beginning of communion  

c.       The exit of Judas  

d.       The prayer in the garden  

3.       The trials

a.       The Jewish trials

                                                            i.      The false witnesses

                                                           ii.      The charge to Jesus:  “Are you the Son of God?”  

b.       The Roman trials

                                                            i.      The finding of innocence

                                                           ii.      The offer of Jesus or Barabbas

                                                         iii.      The sentence of death in response to the crowd  

4.       The crucifixion

a.       “My God, my God . . .”  

b.       “Father, forgive them . . .”  

c.       The spear thrust in his side  

d.       The burial by Joseph and Nicodemus  

Conclusion

1.       Jesus’ death as a sacrifice of atonement

2.       Rom 6:1-4