1. Step 1: “The Uniqueness of Christ” Lesson 3: The Death of Jesus Christ

2. 10 Basic Steps Toward Christian Maturity Introduction: The Uniqueness of Jesus Lesson 2: The Earthly Life of Jesus Christ Homework Review

3. Objective: To understand the meaning of Christ’s death on the cross and the importance of receiving Him as Savior and Lord. Introduction: “The Uniqueness of Christ” Lesson 3: The Death of Jesus Christ

4. Introduction: “The Uniqueness of Christ” Lesson 3: The Death of Jesus Christ What did Christ teach concerning His death? (Mark 8:31,32) He would suffer, be rejected, and killed, and He would rise again. How did Christ feel about such a death? (Hebrews 12:2) He submitted voluntarily; knowing it would bring joy, He endured the cross but despised the shame. Describe the effect of Christ’s death with respect to God’s holiness. Romans 3:25, John 4:10) God demands justice, and Jesus’ death provides justice freely to anyone who will receive it. The Result of the Death of Christ

5. Introduction: “The Uniqueness of Christ” Lesson 3: The Death of Jesus Christ Why did He die for us? (1 Peter 3:18) So He could bring us to God. How did Christ’s death affect your relationship with God? (Colossians 1:21,22 Romans 5:10,11) We were reconciled to God; we are holy and blameless in His sight. The Result of the Death of Christ

6. Step 1: “The Uniqueness of Christ” Lesson 1: The Earthly Life of Jesus Christ Introduction: “The Uniqueness of Christ” Lesson 3: The Death of Jesus Christ Significance of the Death of Christ What is the only thing we can do to make sure that the death of Christ applies to us so we can be saved? (Acts 16:31) Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, personally accepting His death as payment for our sins. Can we work for salvation? (Ephesians 2:8,9) Why not? No. We receive it because of God’s grace, not our works, so no one can boast.

7. Life Application  Read John 3:18 carefully. What two kinds of people are described here?  What is the only reason any person will be condemned? Introduction: “The Uniqueness of Christ” Lesson 3: The Death of Jesus Christ

8. Homework Questions 1 & 2 page 52 Question 1 page 52 Read Romans 3:10-28, 5:1-21 Memorize Romans 5:8 Introduction: “The Uniqueness of Christ” Lesson 3: The Death of Jesus Christ