The Rejection and Death of Jesus Christ

This time of year, everyone is thinking about Easter and springtime. People are looking at the renewal of life and rededicating their lives. People take this opportunity to deprive themselves of things to show their devotion to their religion, yet they deny the Person of Christ. Palm Sunday is celebrated as a time of joy by the western world, but it really is a day of infamy.

Matthew 21:9-11, Luke 23:19-23

I.) The Exaltation of the King: Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:12-19

II.) The Rejection of the King

A.) Christ Predicts His Death: Matthew 17:22, Matthew 20:18-19, Matthew 26:1-5

B.) Rejected by the Religious Leaders: Luke 20:1-8, Luke 20:16, Luke 20:17-20

C.) Jesus Rejected by Judas: Luke 22:1-5, Matthew 26:14-16

III.) The Murder of the King

A.) Betrayal and Arrest: Luke 22:47-53, Matthew 26:47-56

B.) Trials of Christ:

1.) Religious Trial of Christ: Luke 22:66-71, Matthew 27:1, Mark 15:1

2.) Secular Trials of Christ: Luke 23:1-6, Luke 23:8-12, Luke 23:13-24

C.) Crucifixion of Christ: Mark 15:20-37, John 19:16-30

IV.) The Burial of the King: John 19:38-43, Mark 15:42-47

Food for thought: We Put Christ on the Cross.