JESUS SHOULDN’T HAVE BEEN BELIEVED NOT CRUCIFIED He demonstrated the power of God (John 5:36; 10:25,37-38 The miracles of compassion (John 5:7-17; 7:23; 10:32-33) The prophets pointed to Him (John 1:45; 5:39) Those who were His own didn’t recognize Him (John 1:10-11)
WHY WAS JESUS CRUCIFIED? It was God’s predetermined plan (Acts 2:22-23) Sin
THE SINS THAT CRUCIFIED Ignoring God’s warnings (Mt. 27:19) Envy (Mt. 27:18; Mk. 15:10) Ignorance (Acts 3:13,17,19) Hate (John 15:18,23-25) Greed / selfishness (John 12:3-6; Mt. 26:14-16) Revenge (Mt. 21:45-46; 15:9-12) Lying (Mk. 14:55-58…John 2:19) Denial / disowned (Acts 3:13-14; Mt. 26:70,72… Mt. 10:33; Lk. 9:23)
Lessons The outcome of sins (I Tim. 6:10) Are we crucifying Jesus today? (Heb. 6:4-6; 10:26-29)