The Betrayal of the Messiah
The Messiah’s Entry to Jerusalem
The Promise of the King – Zechariah 9:9
Two disciples sent to fulfill prophecy – Matthew 21:2–4
Israel did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah – Matthew 21:6; Luke 19:40–44
The Promised Messiah
From the seed of David – 2 Samuel 7:8–16
Born in Bethlehem – Micah 5:2
Given the nations as an inheritance – Psalm 2:2–8
Cut off for a time – Isaiah 53:1–12
Seventy weeks determined for Israel's transgression – Daniel 9:24–26
To finish the transgression
To seal up sin
To cover perversity (the sin nature)
Messiah cut off in the 69th week
Sins of the people laid upon Him – Isaiah 53:4–5
The Betrayal of the Messiah – Tuesday Night
Passover dinner prepared and eaten – Luke 22:7–8
The betrayal by Judas – Luke 22:47–48
Jesus reveals the betrayer – Luke 22:21; John 13:26
Satan involved in the betrayal – Luke 22:3
His attempts to thwart Jesus failed
Demon-possessed were healed – Matthew 8:16
Tried to tempt Jesus to fail – Mark 1:13
In the Garden
Agony of Jesus – Luke 22:44
Submission to the Father's will – Luke 22:42; John 18:11
The Trial Before the Sanhedrin
Jesus taken to Annas first – John 18:12–13
Annas questioned Jesus about His disciples and doctrine – John 18:19
Jesus question why he was asking, he could question those who heard Him for He spoke nothing in secret – John 18:20–23
Bound and sent to Caiaphas, the high priest – John 18:24
The Trial – Wednesday Morning
Trial before the council – Luke 22:66–71
Day of Preparation for Passover – John 19:14
Trial before the high priest – Mark 14:55–56
Full council present – Luke 22:66
Jesus declares His deity – Luke 22:67–70
They understood His claim – Luke 22:71
Trial Before Pilate
False accusations – Luke 23:1–5
Sent to Herod; Jesus remains silent – Luke 23:8–12
Pilate finds no guilt – John 18:38
Pilate tries to release Jesus – John 18:39
Rejection by the Jews – Luke 23:23–25
The Death and Resurrection of Christ
The Crucifixion – Wednesday Afternoon
Crucified – Luke 23:33
Reason for the Cross
To draw all to Himself – John 12:32
In obedience to the Father – Philippians 2:8
God’s love for the world – John 3:16
Two Deaths on the Cross
Prophecy of His deaths – Isaiah 53:9
Spiritual death
Separation from God – Mark 15:34
Three hours of darkness – Luke 23:44
Physical death
He breathed His last – Luke 23:46
Required for sin – Hebrews 9:22
Payment for Adam’s sin – Romans 5:12, 17
Veil torn in two – Mark 15:37–38
Burial before sunset – Luke 23:52–54
Three Days and Three Nights in the Grave
Prophesied time in the grave – Matthew 12:39–40
Soul not left in Sheol – Psalm 16:10
Body not corrupted – Acts 2:31
Corruption begins on the fourth day – John 11:38–39
Christ was raised on the third day
After the Crucifixion
The Day After the Day of Preparation – Thursday
Guards placed at the tomb – Matthew 27:62–64
Feast of Unleavened Bread Sabbaths – Leviticus 23:4–7
Passover begins – Leviticus 23:5
Feast of Unleavened Bread begins – Leviticus 23:6
High Sabbath – Leviticus 23:7
Two Sabbaths in One Week
Death of Christ on Wednesday – Day of Preparation
High Sabbath – Thursday (First day of Unleavened Bread)
Friday – normal workday (preparation for weekly Sabbath)
Saturday – weekly Sabbath
Sunday – resurrection (first day of the week)
The Day After the High Sabbath – Friday
Preparation of spices – Luke 23:56
The Seventh Day Sabbath – Saturday
Rest observed – Luke 23:56
The Resurrection – Sunday
First day of the week – Luke 24:1–3
Resurrection of Christ – Luke 24:5–6
Three days since crucifixion – Luke 24:21
Sentenced Tuesday night
Handed to Pilate and crucified Wednesday
In the grave three days and three nights
Rose Sunday before sunrise
Salvation by Taking God at His Word
The Gospel Message – 1 Corinthians 15:1–5
Christ died on behalf of our sins according to the Scriptures – Isaiah 53:11; Hebrews 9:28
Christ was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures – Luke 24:5–6
Salvation is by Grace through Faith – Ephesians 2:8
Grace – God's attitude of giving without regard to merit
Faith – Taking God at His Word – Hebrews 11:1
Witnesses of His Resurrection – 1 Corinthians 15:5–8
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