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John 10:39-42 — John the Baptist was already dead. Months later, men were still believing on Jesus because of what he'd said. You can bury a preacher. You cannot bury a testimony. This expository preaching message continues our verse-by-verse series through the Gospel of John, tracing Jesus back across the Jordan to the very riverbank where John the Baptist first preached "Behold the Lamb of God." By the time we reach John 10, John the Baptist has been dead for some time — beheaded by Herod. Yet his testimony is still producing believers on that same ground. This verse-by-verse exposition asks what it means that a dead man's preaching is still working. If you've ever wondered whether your faithfulness matters after you're gone — whether quiet, unspectacular ministry actually accomplishes anything lasting — this expository preaching message walks through John 10:39-42 to show that the answer is yes. Fleeing Jerusalem's stones, Jesus withdraws to the Jordan, where John once baptized. Many resort to Him there. Many believe. This sermon connects John 10:39-42 to Exodus 12 (the Passover lamb — "a lamb," "the lamb," "your lamb"), Matthew 3 (John's confrontation of the Pharisees and Sadducees), and Joshua 4 (the twelve stones buried in the Jordan, "there unto this day"). It traces how ground prepared by faithful preaching, years earlier, becomes the very place where Christ is received — even after the preacher is gone. This verse-by-verse teaching through John walks through the text, explaining: - Why Jesus withdraws to the place of John's baptism rather than a new location - How John's confrontation of the Pharisees in Matthew 3 connects to Joshua's buried stones

The sermon contrasts three historical Passovers to highlight the supremacy of Jesus Christ as the ultimate sacrifice. It begins with the original Passover in Exodus, which served as a type and shadow of the coming Messiah. The second example, recorded in 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles, demonstrates a greater observance where King Josiah provided the lambs for the people. Finally, the message identifies Jesus Christ as the greatest Passover, who is not merely a symbol but the actual Lamb of God who took away sin. Through references to 1 Corinthians and Hebrews, the preacher emphasizes that while animal blood could not remove sin, Christ's self-sacrifice provides complete redemption for believers.

The sermon explores the theme of God's immutable sovereignty and the eternal perspective found in Ecclesiastes, contrasting it with human attempts to understand existence through science. By referencing the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope, the speaker highlights the irony that humanity seeks answers in the heavens while ignoring the clear revelation of God in Scripture. The central message emphasizes that despite the prevalence of wickedness and injustice under the sun, God will ultimately judge both the righteous and the wicked. This judgment is grounded in the redemptive work of Christ, who serves as the ultimate Passover sacrifice for believers. The speaker concludes by affirming that true understanding comes only through faith in God's mercy rather than natural reason or religious effort.

Jesus Christ is our Passover.

king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem. 2Ki 23:2 And the king went up into the house of the LORD, and all the men of Judah and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem with him, and the priests, and the prophets, and all the people, both small and great: and he read in their ears all the words of the book of the covenant which was found in the house of the LORD. 2Ki 23:21 And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto the LORD your God, as it is written in the book of this covenant. 2Ki 23:22 Surely there was not holden such a passover from the days of the judges that judged Israel, nor in all the days of the kings of Israel, nor of the kings of Judah;

This sermon examines Matthew 26 to highlight the intersection of divine sovereignty and human responsibility during the Last Supper. The preacher explains the historical context of the Passover, contrasting the Old Testament lamb sacrifices with Christ's ultimate, sufficient sacrifice for sin. Attention is drawn to the betrayal by Judas Iscariot, emphasizing that while God orchestrated the events according to His plan, Judas remained morally accountable for his actions. The message warns against presuming salvation based on outward association with Jesus, urging listeners to verify their personal faith and submission to Christ as Lord. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a response of trust in the finished work of Christ rather than reliance on religious rituals or self-confidence.

This sermon explores the theological significance of the Lord's Supper as a symbolic memorial of Christ's sacrificial death, emphasizing that the elements represent rather than transform into His body and blood. The preacher highlights three key aspects of the institution: the visual picture of Jesus' broken body and shed blood, the voluntary procedure of His savage submission to the cross, and the finalized purpose of establishing a new covenant for the remission of sins. By contrasting this ordinance with erroneous views on transubstantiation and salvation by works, the message underscores that the Supper serves as a sobering time for self-examination and rededication rather than a means of earning salvation. The narrative connects the Last Supper to the upcoming Passover, urging believers to remain spiritually prepared for Christ's second coming. Ultimately, the service points backward to Calvary, inward to personal faith, and forward to the future marriage supper of the Lamb.

The sermon explores Psalm 118, highlighting the psalmist's transition from deep distress to deliverance as a powerful testimony of God's enduring mercy. It connects this passage to the Passover feast and Jesus Christ's final hymn before the cross, identifying Him as the rejected cornerstone who became the foundation of salvation. The preacher emphasizes the spiritual discipline of sharing personal testimonies to encourage others and strengthen faith in God's providential care. Worship is presented as a ladder that leads believers from gratitude to prophetic insight into Christ's work and finally to earnest prayer for salvation. Ultimately, the message urges listeners to trust in God's presence rather than fear human opposition, finding security in the Lord who sets His people in a large place.