Introduction 

The Supernatural Darkness (45)

The Severe Distress (46-49)

The Savior’s Death (50)

The Symbolic Displays (51-53)

Conclusion

Introduction

Last week: The Crime (8); The lack of Confession (9)

The Condemnation (10-12)

The Complaint (13-14)

The Compassion (15-16)

Introduction

The Romans Mock the King (27-38)

        At the Court (27-31)

        At the Cross (32-38)

The Jews Mock the King (39-40)

The Leaders Mock the King (41-43)

The Criminals Mock the King (44)

Implications

        1. Trust the King Who Fulfilled Scripture

        2. Be Horrified at our Foul Sin

        3. Turn to the Forgiving Sovereign

Introduction

The Crime (8)

The (lack of) Confession (9)

Conclusion

Next week….

The Condemnation (10-12)

The Complaint (13-14)

The Compassion (15-16)

Introduction

Pilate Questions Innocent Jesus (11-14)

Pilate Defends Innocent Jesus (15-23)

Pilate Condemns Innocent Jesus (24-26)

Conclusion

Introduction

Sons (1-2)

Sacrifices (3-5)

Sin (6-7)

Conclusion

Introduction

Naming (20)

Clothing (21)

Banishing (22-24)

Conclusion

Why Don't Christians Evangelize?

 1. I Don't Feel Like Evangelizing (Matthew 28:18-20)

 2. I Don't Have the Gift of Evangelism (Ephesians 4:11; Romans 12:6-8)  

 3. I Don't Know Enough to Evangelize (Romans 1-6)

 4. I Don't Want to Offend or Annoy People (Romans 1:16; 10:13-17)

 5. I Don’t Want to Be Redundant

 6. I Don't Want People to Be Mad at Me (Romans 1:16; 1 Peter 4:12-14)

 7. I Don't Know Any Non-Christians (Matthew 28:18-20)

How Do I Prepare to Evangelize? 

 1. Pray for Yourself (Colossians 4:3-4; Ephesians 5:18-20)

 2. Pray for Others (1 Timothy 2:1-4)

 3. Ponder the Gospel (Romans 1-6; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts)

 4. Pinpoint Opportunities 

 5. Plan Your Actions (Proverbs 21:5)

 6. Perform (Matthew 28:18-20)

Introduction

The Judgment on the Serpent (14-15)

The Judgment on the Woman (16)

The Judgment on the Man (17-19)

Implications

1. The Fall Show’s God’s Judgment: So Be Warned

2. The Fall Show’s God’s Mercy: So Have Hope

3. The Fall Show’s God’s Victory: So Praise God

What is Evangelism?

     Evangelize: To Proclaim Good News to Others (Acts 8:12, 35; 21:8)

     The Good News: Who Jesus Is and What He Did (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Romans 10:7)

What is Not Evangelism?

     Persuasive Apologetics (Romans 1-2)

     Personal Accounts (Acts)

     Political Activism (Matthew 22:37-39)

     Pius Actions (2 Corinthians 5:17; Titus 2)

Who Should Evangelize and Why Should You Evangelize?

     God Commands You to Evangelize (Matthew 28:18-20)

     God Commands You to Love God (Matthew 22:37-38)

     God Commands You to Love Others (Matthew 22:39)

     God Eternally Rewards Obedience (Matthew 6:19-20)