The Whole Easter Story

“The Passion of Christ”

“It was just before the Passover Feast “It was just before the Passover Feast. Jesus knew that the time had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he now showed them the full extent of his love.” John 13:1 NIV

The Mental Anguish The Last Supper – Matthew 26:17-35; John 13 He knew that the time had come – John 13:1 He knew Judas was about to betray Him – Matthew 26:20-25 He knew that they all would forsake Him – Matthew 26:31-32 He knew Peter would deny Him 3 times – Matthew 26:33-35

The Mental Anguish The Garden of Gethsemane – Matthew 26:36-50 He feels the enormous weight of what was about to happen – Matthew 26:36-38; Mark 14:32-34; Luke 22:44 He begins having second thoughts – Matthew 26:39, 42, 44 He needs the support of His friends – Matthew 26:36-45 Judas betrays Him with a kiss – Matthew 26:47-56

The Physical Pain The Trials and Beatings – Matthew 26 - 27 His first trial is before the High Priest – Matthew 26:57-66 They spit in His face and strike Him with their fists – Matthew 26:67-68 The next day He’s tried before Pilate and then flogged – Matthew 27:1-26 The soldiers humiliate Him, and beat Him with a staff – Matthew 27:27-31

The Physical Pain The Crucifixion – Matthew 27:32-44 They made Him carry his own cross at first – John 19:16-17 They nailed Him to the cross – Matthew 27:35; Mark 15:22-25 They lifted Him up on the cross and dropped it into a hole They watch and wait for Him to die – Matthew 27:35-44

The Spiritual Despair Separation from the Father – Matthew 27:45-56 This was foretold in prophecy – Palm 22:1-2; Matthew 27:46 All alone Jesus bore the sins of the world

The Spiritual Despair The Final Punishment Have you ever wondered what Jesus did during those 3 days in the tomb? – 1 Peter 3:18-20 He suffered the full extent of punishment that we deserve! – Romans 3:23; 6:23; 2 Thessalonians 1:6-9

Why did He suffer all this? To atone for our sins “God made him who knew no sin to become sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV

Why did He suffer all this? To atone for our sins “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed” Isaiah 53:5 NIV

Why did He suffer all this? To atone for our sins He did it to appease God’s wrath – Isaiah 53:10-11 So that He could become our advocate – 1 John 2:1-2

Why did He suffer all this? Another reason often overlooked “And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” 2 Corinthians 5:15 NIV

Why did He suffer all this? Another reason often overlooked “He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 NIV

Why did He suffer all this? Another reason often overlooked That we might live for Him! – 2 Corinthians 5:15 That we might die to our sin! – 1 Peter 2:24a That we might live for righteousness! – 1 Peter 2:24b