SERIES: KNOWING WHAT TO BELIEVE (4 OF 9)

NOTE: This sermon is part 7 and 8 of a 12 part sermon series. Two sermons outlines are included in this download.

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Part 7: The Crucifixion
Series: Knowing What To Believe
Stuart Briscoe

"I believe in…Jesus Christ…who…suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified…" (The Apostles' Creed)

I. The Tragedy of His Trial.

A. The events prior to the trial.
1. Agony and disappointment. Luke 22:39-46

2. Arrest and desertion. Mark 14:46-50

3. Annas and denial. John 18:13-25

4. Arraignment and decision. Matthew 26:56-66

B. The appearance before Pilate.
1. The Allegations of the authorities. Luke 23:2

2. The Answers of Christ. John 18:34-37

3. The Attitude of Pilate.
a. Interest. John 18

b. Evasion. Luke 23:7, 16-22; Mark 15:6

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Part 8: The Death of Christ
Series: Knowing What To Believe
Stuart Briscoe

"I believe in…Jesus Christ…Who was crucified, dead and buried, He descended into Hell…" (The Apostles' Creed)

I. The Decease of Christ.

A. An Exodus that He fulfilled. Luke 9:30-31
Note: "decease", Gk. "Exodus."
1. Like the Exodus of Moses. Exodus 3:10-18
a. To bring the people out of Bondage.

b. To bring the people into Blessing.

2. Like the Exodus of Elijah. 2 Kings 2:1
a. A glorious exit from earth.

b. A glorious entrance into heaven.

B. A Sacrifice that he projected. John 10:15-18
1. A Vicarious Sacrifice. vv. 15-16

2. A Victorious Sacrifice. v. 17

3. A Voluntary Sacrifice. v. 18