Resurrection Sunday Service Notes

April 5 2026

The Death on behalf of Sins and Resurrection of Christ

1. The Messiah’s Entry to Jerusalem

   1. The Promise of the King (Zechariah 9:9).

   2. Two disciples sent to fulfill prophecy (Matthew 21:2–4).

   3. Israel did not recognize Jesus as the Messiah (Matthew 21:6; Luke 19:40–44).

   4. The Promised Messiah

      1. From the seed of David (2 Samuel 7:8–16).

      2. Born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2).

      3. He will be given the nations as an inheritance (Psalm 2:2–8)

      4. He will be Cut off for a time, but not for himself (Isaiah 53:1–12; Daniel 9:26)

   5. Seventy weeks determined for Israel’s transgression (Daniel 9:24–26)

      1. To finish the transgression.

      2. To seal up sin.

      3. To cover perversity (the sin nature).

      4. Messiah cut off in the 69th week.

   6. Sins of the people laid upon Him (Isaiah 53:4–5)

2. The Betrayal of the Messiah – Tuesday Night

   1. Passover dinner prepared and eaten (Luke 22:7–8).

   2. The betrayal by Judas (Luke 22:47–48).

   3. Jesus reveals the betrayer (Luke 22:21; John 13:26).

   4. Satan involved in the betrayal (Luke 22:3).

      1. His attempts to thwart Jesus failed.

      2. Demon-possessed were healed (Matthew 8:16).

      3. Tried to tempt Jesus to fail (Mark 1:13).

   5. In the Garden

      1. Agony of Jesus (Luke 22:44).

      2. Jesus submits to the Father’s will (Luke 22:42; John 18:11).

3. The Trial Before the Sanhedrin (Tuesday Night)

   1. Jesus taken to Annas first (John 18:12–13).

   2. Annas questioned Jesus about His disciples and doctrine (John 18:19).

   3. Jesus question why he was asking, he could question those who heard Him for He spoke nothing in secret (John 18:20–23).

   4. Bound and sent to Caiaphas, the high priest (John 18:24).

4. The Trial Before the Council – Early Wednesday Morning

   1. Trial before the council (Luke 22:66–71).

   2. Day of Preparation for Passover (John 19:14).

   3. Trial before the high priest (Mark 14:55–56).

   4. Full council present (Luke 22:66).

   5. Jesus declares His deity (Luke 22:67–70)

   6. They understood His claim (Luke 22:71).

5. Trial Before Pilate

   1. False accusations (Luke 23:1–5).

   2. Sent to Herod; Jesus remains silent (Luke 23:8–12).

   3. Pilate finds no guilt (John 18:38).

   4. Pilate attempts to release Jesus (John 18:39).

   5. The Messiah is rejection by the Jews (Luke 23:23–25).

6. The Crucifixion – Wednesday Afternoon

   1. Crucified (Luke 23:33).

   2. Reason for the Cross

      1. To draw all to Himself (John 12:32).

      2. In obedience to the Father (Philippians 2:8).

      3. The result of God’s love for the world (John 3:16).

7. The Work of Christ on the Cross

   1. Two Deaths on the Cross

      1. Prophecy of His deaths (Isaiah 53:9).

      2. Spiritual death

         1. Separation from God (Mark 15:34).

         2. Three hours of darkness (Luke 23:44).

         3. Relates to the death by Adam’s trespass (Romans 5:17).

      3. Physical death

         1. He breathed His last (Luke 23:46).

         2. Required for sin (Hebrews 9:22).

         3. Payment for Adam’s sin (Romans 5:12).

   2. Veil torn in two after His physical death (Mark 15:37–38).

   3. Burial before sunset on Wednesday (Luke 23:52–54).

   4. Three Days and Three Nights in the Grave

      1. Prophesied time in the grave (Matthew 12:39–40).

      2. Soul not left in Sheol (Psalm 16:10).

      3. His Body did not corrupt (Acts 2:31).

         1. Corruption begins on the fourth day (John 11:38–39).

            1. Christ was raised on the third day.

8. The Order of Events After the Crucifixion

   1. The Day After the Day of Preparation – Thursday

      1. Guards placed at the tomb (Matthew 27:62–64).

      2. Feast of Unleavened Bread Sabbaths (Leviticus 23:4–7)

         1. Passover begins (Leviticus 23:5).

         2. Feast of Unleavened Bread begins (Leviticus 23:6).

         3. High Sabbath (Leviticus 23:7)

   2. Two Sabbaths in One Week

      1. Death of Christ on Wednesday – Day of Preparation

      2. High Sabbath – Thursday (First day of Unleavened Bread)

      3. Friday – normal workday (preparation for weekly Sabbath)

      4. Saturday – weekly Sabbath

      5. Sunday – resurrection (first day of the week)

   3. The Day After the High Sabbath – Friday

      1. Preparation of spices (Luke 23:56).

      2. They did not rest, for it was not a Sabbath.

   4. The Seventh Day Sabbath – Saturday

      1. Rest observed (Luke 23:56).

      2. Not permitted to prepare the spices because it is the Sabbath.

   5. The Resurrection – Sunday

      1. First day of the week (Luke 24:1–3).

      2. Resurrection of Christ (Luke 24:5–6).

      3. Three days since crucifixion (Luke 24:21).

         1. Sentenced Tuesday night.

         2. Handed over to Pilate and crucified on Wednesday.

         3. In the grave three days and three nights.

         4. Rose from the grave on Sunday before sunrise.

The Salvation Message: 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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