Truth that Transforms

Main point: Jesus willingly receives the full exercise of the Father’s wrath against the sins of His people so that we can be reconciled to God and live for His glory.

Main point: At Jesus’ Roman trial before Pontius Pilate, Jesus again acknowledges that He is indeed the Messiah, the King of the Jews. Ironically, the guilty insurrectionist Barabbas is released by Pilate in the Passover clemency, while the righteous and innocent Son of God is delivered over to crucifixion. Yet, this is all part of God’s purpose and plan to accomplish His promised salvation.

Main point: Peter’s denial of Christ serves as a sobering reminder of the grievous consequences of self-confidence in spite of the best intentions. On the other hand, it is also an encouragement regarding the forgiveness of God.

Main point: At His unjust trial, Jesus forces the hand of the high priest and the Sanhedrin by admitting He is the Messiah and declaring He will return to judge with perfect justice.

Main point: Even at His betrayal and arrest, Jesus follows God’s sovereign plan and acknowledges that the events are in fulfillment of Scripture. Jesus’ faithfulness stands in contrast to the other people and groups in the passage.

Main point: Jesus’ prayer in the garden of Gethsemane reveals His true humanity and faithfulness to the Father’s will and stands in stark contrast to the disciples’ pride, worry and desertion.

Main point: At the Last Supper Jesus establishes a new covenant in His blood that would do what the old covenant sacrifices could not do - take away sin, cleanse the heart, and promise eternal life to the believer.

Main point: The plot to arrest Jesus is contrasted by a woman who acts out of sacrificial love for Him.

Main point: Jesus teaches about His second coming and the need for watchfulness, faithfulness, and perseverance.

Main point: Jesus continues to describe the end times, specifically focusing on the future tribulation.