1. Know Your Bible Welcome to Week 8 The Gospels (Crucifixion and resurrection)

2. The crucifixion Why was it necessary (Luke 9:22)? To atone for the sins of the world (Romans 5:6-15) To make peace with God and be reconciled to Him (Colossians 1:19,20) For our healing and well-being (Isaiah 53:5)

3. Seven statements by Jesus on the cross: 1.Father forgive them, for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34) 2.Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43) 3.Woman, behold your son; behold your mother. (John 19:26-27) 4.My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34) 5.I thirst. (John 19:28) 6.It is finished. (John 19:30) 7.Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. (Luke 23:46).

4. The Resurrection - it was predicted - eye-witness testimony - appearances - empty tomb - circumstantial evidence e.g. growth of early church, plus much more! The impossible – did it really happen? Evidence: Clincher – the power of the Holy Spirit in every believer’s life today.

5. The Resurrection Why does it matter? Otherwise our faith is futile (Paul) 1 Corinthians 15:17 or better still, the whole chapter The same power God used to raise Jesus is at work in us also! Romans 8:11, Ephesians 1:19,20

6. Next week: The Acts of the Apostles