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)…
BIG IDEA: You’ll either trust more in the arm of flesh (human strength), or in the LORD your God. Judas trusts the arm of flesh and fortifies. (v.47-50) He trusts…
Big Idea: The Good Shepherd knows what's coming and still goes before us.
BIG IDEA: Betrayal was part of the plan. *6 mentions of betrayal: The price of betrayal. (v.14,15) The partnership of betrayal. (v.16-20) The prophecy of betrayal. (v.21-23) The providence of…
BIG IDEA: Jesus deserves right worship. *Seven features of right worship: Right worship gathers because of Jesus. (v.6) Right worship is directed at Jesus. (v.7a) Right worship sacrifices for Jesus.…
BIG IDEA: King Jesus is in charge. *Two clues to prove it: His destiny doesn’t surprise (v.2) His detractors can’t subvert (v.3-5)