The Name and Fame of Jesus#6 Jesus Crucified, Dead and Buried

March 28, 2024 Pastor: Ryan Rice Series: The Name and Fame of Jesus

Topic: Easter Scripture: John 19:16–42

The Name and Fame of Jesus#6 Jesus Crucified, Dead and Buried 
Lead/Founding Pastor: Ryan Rice 
Thursday, March 28th, 2024
Friday, March 29th, 2024
THE PASSAGE
John 19:16-42, ESV 
The Crucifixion of Jesus (vs.16-27)
The Death of Jesus (vs.28-37)
The Burial of Jesus (vs.38-42) 
THE PEOPLE
Who Can You Relate To?
1. The Roman Soldiers 
2. The Guilty Criminals 
3. The Religious People 
4. The Faithful Disciples 
5. The Fearful Disciples 
THE PURPOSE 
Jesus Died for Sinners! 
Jesus paid it all. (Col. 2:14, 2 Cor. 5:21)
Jesus died in our place. (Rom. 5:8, I Pet. 3:18)
Jesus gives us peace with God. (Rom. 5:1, Col. 1:20)
TALK IT OVER
1. What significance did crucifixion hold during the time of Jesus, both culturally and symbolically?
2. How does Pilate's inscription on the cross reflect the tension between the Jewish religious leaders and the Roman authorities?
3. Discuss the worldwide implications of Jesus being crucified in a place where many cultures converged.
4. Why is it significant that Jesus was crucified alongside two notorious thieves?
5. Reflect on the scene of Jesus' crucifixion, considering the crowds, the soldiers, and the reactions of different groups of people.
6. What do you think motivated the actions of Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus in securing Jesus' body for burial?
7. How did Joseph and Nicodemus demonstrate courage and faith by publicly identifying with Jesus in His death?
8. Consider the preparation for Jesus' burial. How do you think Joseph and Nicodemus knew to prepare for this moment?
9. Take a minute to review some of the biblical passages that relate to the purpose of Jesus’s death. Discuss some of the implications of the gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ.
10. Discuss some of the following questions. Have you trusted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? Have you trusted Jesus to forgive you of your sins? Which one of the people mentioned in the scriptures do you most relate to and why? Have you gone public with your faith through Baptism? What do you believe God is calling you to do right now?

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