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
o To finish the transgression
o To seal up sin
o To cover perversity (the sin nature)
o 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
o His attempts to thwart Jesus failed
o Demon-possessed were healed – Matthew 8:16
o 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
o To draw all to Himself – John 12:32
o In obedience to the Father – Philippians 2:8
o God’s love for the world – John 3:16
Two Deaths on the Cross
• Prophecy of His deaths – Isaiah 53:9
• Spiritual death
o Separation from God – Mark 15:34
o Three hours of darkness – Luke 23:44
• Physical death
o He breathed His last – Luke 23:46
o Required for sin – Hebrews 9:22
o 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
o Corruption begins on the fourth day – John 11:38–39
o 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
o Passover begins – Leviticus 23:5
o Feast of Unleavened Bread begins – Leviticus 23:6
o High Sabbath – Leviticus 23:7
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)
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
o Sentenced Tuesday night
o Handed to Pilate and crucified Wednesday
o In the grave three days and three nights
o 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
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
o To finish the transgression
o To seal up sin
o To cover perversity (the sin nature)
o 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
o His attempts to thwart Jesus failed
o Demon-possessed were healed – Matthew 8:16
o 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
o To draw all to Himself – John 12:32
o In obedience to the Father – Philippians 2:8
o God’s love for the world – John 3:16
Two Deaths on the Cross
• Prophecy of His deaths – Isaiah 53:9
• Spiritual death
o Separation from God – Mark 15:34
o Three hours of darkness – Luke 23:44
• Physical death
o He breathed His last – Luke 23:46
o Required for sin – Hebrews 9:22
o 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
o Corruption begins on the fourth day – John 11:38–39
o 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
o Passover begins – Leviticus 23:5
o Feast of Unleavened Bread begins – Leviticus 23:6
o High Sabbath – Leviticus 23:7
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)
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
o Sentenced Tuesday night
o Handed to Pilate and crucified Wednesday
o In the grave three days and three nights
o 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