1. Death and Resurrection of the Messiah

2. Now when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed. Acts 13:36 (NIV 2011) Now when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed. Acts 13:36 (NIV 2011)

3. The Purpose of Christ For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost. Luke 19:10 Don't misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. Matt 5:17 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45 For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost. Luke 19:10 Don't misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. Matt 5:17 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many. Mark 10:45

4. Jesus died for me so I would live for God. Jesus died for me so I would live for God.

5. Matt 26:36-46 (p.757) Matt 26:62-66 Matt 27:26-31 Matt 27:45-56 Matt 26:36-46 (p.757) Matt 26:62-66 Matt 27:26-31 Matt 27:45-56 The Suffering and Death of the Messiah

6. The Resurrection of the Son of God Story – Luke 24:35-42 (p.808) Evidence/Proof – broiled fish, not a mass delusion –Life of Disciples, Empty tomb, Gospel records, Life of Paul See Josh McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict, More Than a Carpenter, Lee Strobel, The Case for Christ, The Case for Easter, NT Wright, The Resurrection of the Son of God; also Greg Boyd, Letters from a Skeptic. –Rise of Church –All based on the fact of the resurrection! Story – Luke 24:35-42 (p.808) Evidence/Proof – broiled fish, not a mass delusion –Life of Disciples, Empty tomb, Gospel records, Life of Paul See Josh McDowell, Evidence that Demands a Verdict, More Than a Carpenter, Lee Strobel, The Case for Christ, The Case for Easter, NT Wright, The Resurrection of the Son of God; also Greg Boyd, Letters from a Skeptic. –Rise of Church –All based on the fact of the resurrection!

7. The Resurrection of the Son of God Significance: Jesus’ words and ministry are all confirmed. Power over death and sin – victory in Him. Sin has been forgiven – a new relationship with God – Love. Holy Spirit living in us. Our lives have a purpose now – a mission! Significance: Jesus’ words and ministry are all confirmed. Power over death and sin – victory in Him. Sin has been forgiven – a new relationship with God – Love. Holy Spirit living in us. Our lives have a purpose now – a mission!

8. Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20