SEARCHLIGHT
Do you understand the why’s and how’s of Jesus Christ’s death?
SCRIPTURE
Jesus took the Twelve aside and told them, “We are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written by the prophets about the Son of Man will be fulfilled. He will be delivered over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him, and spit on him; they will flog him and kill him. On the third day, he will arise again.” The disciples did not understand any of this. Its meaning was hidden from them, and they did not know what he was talking about. Luke 18:31–34 NIV.
SPOTLIGHT
Living men do not predict their death and resurrection. But Jesus Christ did! Today’s Scripture focus indicates that Jesus wanted to prove His divinity, by predicting His horrid death, burial, and resurrection. If what He predicted came true, then He would be truly God and everything else He had said would also be true.
There is a great need for you to comprehend why Jesus Christ had to die, and how He died. In the above Scripture, it says the disciples had no comprehension of what Jesus was saying. Of course, all that changed when He arose from the dead. However, it is extremely important that you understand the why’s and how’s of Jesus death.
Begin a journey with me as we delve into Jesus Christ’s final days of ministry. This will take some time, but it will be so worth your effort. Discover that Jesus Christ is the one, true living God, Savior of the world, Lord of lords and King of kings.
Jesus Christ’s Crucifixion story is all about the agony he suffered for you and me. All 4 Gospels tell that story from various perspectives. Each account is worth reading and none of them conflict with the other accounts. Walk with Jesus in the last 9 days before His crucifixion:
Saturday – Anointed by Mary - John 12:1-11
Sunday – The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem – Luke 19:28-44; John 12:12-19
Monday – Christ’s sovereignty in the Temple – Luke 19:45-48; Matthew 21:12-22
Tuesday – The Question about Christ’s Authority –Luke 20:1-8
The Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen -Luke 20:9-19
The Question about Tribute Money – Luke 20:20–26
The Question about the Resurrection – Luke 20:27–40
The Question about David’s Son – Luke 20:41–44
The Warning against the Scribes – Luke 20:45–47
The Offering of the Poor Widow – Luke 21:1–4
The Destruction of the Temple and of Jerusalem Foretold – Luke 21:5–36
The Occasion – Luke 21:5–7
The Discourse – Luke 21:8–28
The Exhortation – Luke 21:29–36
The Last Day of Christ’s Public Ministry – Luke 21:37,38
Wednesday – Judas busy in Jerusalem – Luke 22:1–6
Thursday – The Preparation for the Passover – Luke 22:7–13; Mark 14:12–16.
The Institution of the Lord’s Supper – Luke 22: 14–23.
The Strife about Priority – Luke 22:24–30
Peter Protests his Loyalty – Luke 22:31–34.
The New Conditions – Luke 22:35–38
Thursday-Friday – The Agony in the Garden – Luke 22:39–46
The Arrest of Jesus – Luke 22:47–53
Friday – Peter’s Denials of Jesus – Luke 22:54–62.
The first Mocking – Luke 22:63–65.
The Trial Before the Sanhedrin – Luke 22:66–71.
The First Trial before Pilot – Luke 23:1–5
Jesus before Herod –Luke 23:6–12
The Second Trial Before Pilot – Luke 23:13–25.
On the Way to Calvary – Luke 23:26–32
Jesus on the Cross – Luke 23:33–38
The Two Robbers – Luke 23:39–43
The Death of Jesus – Luke 23:44–49
The Burial of Jesus – Luke 23:50–53
Saturday – The Rest in the Tomb – Luke 23:54-56
SOMETHING TO DO
There is only one dead man’s life that is worth looking at. There is only one dead man’s life that has changed the world. There is only one dead man’s life that continues to change the world. There is only one dead man’s life that will continue to change the world. Now that you have come FACE-TO-FACE WITH THE CRUCIFIED CHRIST, you can confidently believe that:
#1 God loves everyone and wants none to perish. John 3:16; 1 Thessalonians 5:9; Titus 2:11
#2 God’s salvation can only come through His Son’s crucifixion. 1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 9:15
#3 God’s salvation is only received by faith in Jesus Christ. Romans 3:22-26; Ephesians 2:8,9
SOUL TIME PRAYER
Lord Jesus Christ, I confess you to be my personal Savior and Lord. Thank you for paying the price for my sin. You were sinless, and yet you became my sacrifice. I am so thankful. AMEN!