BIG IDEA: Jesus is worthy of our worship and work. * Three ‘great’ words that reflect Christ’s worth: 1) The great assertion. (v.18) 2) The great commission. (v.19, 20a) 3)…
The resurrection has different results.
BIG IDEA: To be a witness you must see.
BIG IDEA: Keep your eyes on Jesus. * 3 reasons to keep your eyes on Jesus: 1) To establish the truth as a witness. (v.55-56) 2) To embody a faithful…
BIG IDEA: The death of Jesus isn’t a normal death because Jesus isn’t a normal man. *Six unique features of Christ’s final hours: 1) The supernatural darkness. (v.45) 2) The…
BIG IDEA: Mockery isn’t the mark of a good argument; it’s just a mark of unbelief. *Four ironical truths about Jesus from four mocking groups: GROUP 1: The soldiers— “The…
BIG IDEA: Jesus is innocent. *Five features of our text that underline Jesus’ innocence: His innocence is underlined by His silence. (v.11-14) His innocence is underlined by the Chief Priest’s…
BIG IDEA: To reject Jesus is to know increasing helplessness. *Six ways we see the helplessness of Jesus’ enemies on display: They can’t carry out Jesus’ penalty. (v.1-2) They can’t…
BIG IDEA: Take heed. Five features of this story to ‘take heed’ of: The preparation for Peter’s downfall. The revelation of Peter’s delicateness. The escalation of Peter’s denials. The recognition…
BIG IDEA: You will see. Peter follows Him to see the end. (v.57-58) The chief priests and the whole Council conspire against Him to see Him put to death. (v.59-63a)…