Jesus Predicts His Own Death & Resurrection “From that time Jesus Christ began to show His disciples that he must go to Jerusalem, and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised up on the third day.” (Matt 16:21)

in the Death & Resurrection of Jesus The Providence of God in the Death & Resurrection of Jesus “Men of Israel, …,this Man, delivered up by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death.” “And God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held by its power.” (Acts 2:22-24)

in the Death & Resurrection of Jesus The Providence of God in the Death & Resurrection of Jesus “For truly in this city there were gathered together against Thy holy servant Jesus, whom Thou didst anoint, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with Gentiles and the people’s of Israel, to do whatever Thy hand and Thy purpose predestined to occur.” (Acts 4:27-28)

The Garden of Gethsemane The Death of Jesus The Garden of Gethsemane “And He took Peter, James and John, and began to be grieved and distressed.” “Then He said to them, ‘My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me.” “And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as Thou wilt.’” Matt 26:37-39 “And being in agony He was praying fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down on the ground.” Luke 22:44

The Garden of Gethsemane The Death of Jesus The Garden of Gethsemane “And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, ‘So, you men could not keep watch with Me one hour?” “Keep watching and praying, that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” “He went away again a second time and prayed, saying, ‘My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Thy will be done.’” Matt 26:40-42

The Garden of Gethsemane The Death of Jesus The Garden of Gethsemane “And again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.” “And He left them again, and went and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.” “And then He came to the disciples, and said to them, ‘Are you still sleeping and taking your rest?’” “Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. Arise let us be going; behold, the one who betrays Me is at hand!” Matt 26:43-46

The Death of Jesus The Betrayal of Jesus “And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came up, accompanied by a great multitude with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.” “Now he who was betraying Him gave a sign, saying, ‘Whomever I shall kiss, He is the one; seize Him.’” “And immediately he went and kissed Jesus and said, ‘Hail, Rabbi! And kissed Him.’” “And Jesus said to him, ‘Friend, do what you have come for.’” Matt 26:47-50

The Death of Jesus The Denial of Jesus First Denial “But he denied it before them all, saying, ‘I do not know what you are talking about.’” Second Denial “And again he denied it with an oath, ‘I do not know the man.’” Third Denial “Surely you too are one of them; for the way you talk gives you away.” Then he began to curse and swear, ‘I do not know the man.’ And immediately a cock crowed.” Matt 26:69-75

The Death of Jesus The Denial of Jesus “And Peter remembered the word which Jesus had said, ‘Before a cock crows, you will deny Me three times.’” “And He went out and wept bitterly.” Matt 26:74-75 “And immediately, while he was still speaking, a cock crowed. And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how He had told him, ‘Before a cock crows today, you will deny Me three times.’ And he went out and wept bitterly.” Luke 22:61-62

The Death of Jesus The Mocking of Jesus Jewish Mocking “Then they spat in His face and beat Him with their fists; and others slapped Him, and said, ‘Prophesy to us, You Christ; who is the one who hit you?’” Matt 26:67-68

The Death of Jesus The Mocking of Jesus Roman Mocking “Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him.” “And they stripped Him, and put a scarlet robe on Him. And after weaving a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and they kneeled down before Him, saying, ‘Hail, King of the Jews!’” “And they spat on Him, and took the reed and began to beat Him on the head. And after they mocked Him, …” Matt 27:27-30

The Death of Jesus The Trial of Jesus Jewish Trial “Now the chief priests and the whole Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, in order that they might put Him to death; and they did not find any, even though many false witnesses came forward. But later on two came forward.” Matt 26:59-60 “He has blasphemed! What further need do we have of witnesses? Behold, you have now heard the blasphemy; what do you think? He is deserving of death!” Matt 26:65-66

The Death of Jesus The Trial of Jesus Roman Trial “Pilate therefore said to them, ‘Take Him yourselves, and judge Him according to your law.’ The Jews said to him, ‘We are not permitted to put anyone to death,’ …” “… that the word of Jesus might be fulfilled, which He spoke, signifying by what kind of death He was about to die.” John 18:31-32 “I find no guilt in Him.” John 18:38

The Death of Jesus The Scourging of Jesus “Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he delivered Him to be crucified.” ; Matt 27:26

The Death of Jesus The Trial of Jesus Roman Trial “Then Pilate took Jesus, and scourged Him.” “And Pilate came out again, and said to them, ‘Behold, I am bringing Him out to you, that you may know that I find no guilt in Him.’” “When therefore the chief priests and officers saw Him, they cried out, saying, ‘Crucify, crucify!’ Pilate said to them, ‘Take Him yourselves and crucify Him, for I find no guilt in Him.’” John 19:1, 4, 6

The Death of Jesus The Trial of Jesus Roman Trial “Pilate therefore said to Him, ‘You do not speak to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?” “Jesus answered, ‘You would have no authority over Me, unless it had been given you from above; for this reason he who delivered Me up to you has the greater sin.” “So he then delivered Him to them to be crucified.” John 19:10-11, 16

The Crucifixion of Jesus The Death of Jesus The Crucifixion of Jesus “And it was the third hour when they crucified Him.” “And when the sixth hour had come, darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour.” “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, Lama Sabachthani?’ which is translated, ‘My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?’” ; Mark 15:25, 33-34 “He said, ‘It is finished!’ And He bowed His head, and gave up His spirit.” John 19:30