Why Was Jesus Crucified?
Dave Riddle - 3/26/2023
Key Passage: John 19:17-27
The Place
Golgotha (19:17)
An intimidating location
“If you cross us, we cross you”
The Proclamation
“The King of The Jews” (19:19)
Pilate was trying to be antagonistic, but he inadvertently stumbled on the truth.
See also Caiaphus in John 11:50
The Prophecy
Dividing his clothes, casting lots. (19:23-24)
Fulfillment of Psalm 22
The Provision
Providing for his mom (19:25-27)
Here is your mother. Here is your son.
Providing for the criminal on the cross (Luke 23:39-43)
Providing salvation for us
John 12:32 - As for Me, if I am lifted up from the earth I will draw all people to Myself.
The Person
No one takes my life from me, I lay it down on my own. John 10:18
He willingly laid down his own life.
The Point
Redemption and Adoption!
Galatians 4:4-5
He bears so much love for us. A love that isn’t just spoken, but is demonstrated in the most powerful way.
Are you part of those that have been redeemed, or are you not?
Are you a child of the King, or are you not?