1. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org THE CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. I Corinthians 15:14

2. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org THEN RELEASED HE BARABBAS UNTO THEM: WHEN HE HAD SCOURAGED JESUS, HE DELIVERED HIM TO BE CRUCIFIED. MATT.27:26 Barabbas deserved the cross. Barabbas deserved the cross. “Bar” in Hebrew means “son” “Bar” in Hebrew means “son” “Abba” in Hebrew means “father” “Abba” in Hebrew means “father” Barabbas means “son of father” Barabbas means “son of father” The people chose a criminal named “son of father” instead of Jesus, who was the Son of God the Father The people chose a criminal named “son of father” instead of Jesus, who was the Son of God the Father

3. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org WHO DESERVED THE CROSS? To the cross intended for the sinner, murderer and seditionist, Barabbas, (“son of father”) went the sinless, blameless and spotless Son of God the Father; Savior & Messiah, Jesus. To the cross intended for the sinner, murderer and seditionist, Barabbas, (“son of father”) went the sinless, blameless and spotless Son of God the Father; Savior & Messiah, Jesus. Jesus went to the sinners’ cross to die by crucifixion in the place of the actual sinner(s). His vicarious death. Jesus went to the sinners’ cross to die by crucifixion in the place of the actual sinner(s). His vicarious death.

4. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org Legend says this about Barabbas: While Jesus was hanging on the cross Barabbas ran to its foot and cried out, “O Jesus of Nazareth, I know not who you are, but this I know: You are hanging there in my place.” While Jesus was hanging on the cross Barabbas ran to its foot and cried out, “O Jesus of Nazareth, I know not who you are, but this I know: You are hanging there in my place.” This is the cry of faith that saves— ”Jesus, you died in my place! It is my sins that nailed you to the cross!” This is the cry of faith that saves— ”Jesus, you died in my place! It is my sins that nailed you to the cross!”

5. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they strip- ped Him, and put on him a scarlet robe. Matthew 27: 27, 28 Matthew 27: 15-25 the Jews demand that Pilot give them Jesus to crucify. Matthew 27: 15-25 the Jews demand that Pilot give them Jesus to crucify. Matthew 27: 27, 28 the gentiles (Roman soldiers official representa- tives of the Roman Empire) strip Jesus & put on Him the scarlet robe. Matthew 27: 27, 28 the gentiles (Roman soldiers official representa- tives of the Roman Empire) strip Jesus & put on Him the scarlet robe.

6. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org “Come now and let us reason together, saith the Lord; though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” Isaiah 1:18 Scarlet is the color God uses for sin! Scarlet is the color God uses for sin! Jesus is clothed in scarlet! (not purple) Jesus is clothed in scarlet! (not purple) When sinners trust in Jesus as their Savior, we take His clothes of right- eousness for ourselves and He took our clothes of scarlet sin at Calvary! When sinners trust in Jesus as their Savior, we take His clothes of right- eousness for ourselves and He took our clothes of scarlet sin at Calvary!

7. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org WHAT IS THE ESSENCE OF THE GOSPEL? All of my scarlet sins were put on (clothed) Jesus as He hung on the Cross of Calvary--- All of my scarlet sins were put on (clothed) Jesus as He hung on the Cross of Calvary--- By grace through faith at the point of salvation I am clothed in the unblemished righteousness of the Son of Almighty God, the Lord Jesus Christ. By grace through faith at the point of salvation I am clothed in the unblemished righteousness of the Son of Almighty God, the Lord Jesus Christ. My sin on Jesus---His righteousness on me!!! I am clean as white snow! My sin on Jesus---His righteousness on me!!! I am clean as white snow!

8. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org “And when they had plaited a crown of thorns, they put it upon His head, and a reed in His right hand: and they bowed the knee before Him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews.” Matthew 27:29 The last of King David’s dynasty to be crowned in Jerusalem is crowned with thorns. The last of King David’s dynasty to be crowned in Jerusalem is crowned with thorns. With the thorns in His precious head, Jesus bears the curse of sin of which the thorn has become the symbol! With the thorns in His precious head, Jesus bears the curse of sin of which the thorn has become the symbol!

9. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org The Gospel in the Crucifixion, by George E. Guille: “The third chapter of Genesis records the curse upon creation because of sin. So widespread and far-reaching has it become that ‘the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now’ (Rom. 8:22) [In Genesis 3 we] find the full signi- ficance of the crown of thorns. There we find no less than 7 features of the “The third chapter of Genesis records the curse upon creation because of sin. So widespread and far-reaching has it become that ‘the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now’ (Rom. 8:22) [In Genesis 3 we] find the full signi- ficance of the crown of thorns. There we find no less than 7 features of the

10. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org curse, and every one has been fully met by our Lord. curse, and every one has been fully met by our Lord. First, is the fact itself: “Cursed is the ground for thy sake.” But behold how He has fulfilled that which was written of Him (Deut. 21:23): “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is everyone that hangeth upon a tree” (Gal. 3:13) First, is the fact itself: “Cursed is the ground for thy sake.” But behold how He has fulfilled that which was written of Him (Deut. 21:23): “Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is everyone that hangeth upon a tree” (Gal. 3:13)

11. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org Second: “In sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life.” And he of the thorn-crowned brow was a “man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief” (Isa. 53:3), saying, as He faced the cross, “My soul is exceed- ing sorrowful, even unto death” (Matt. 26:38). Second: “In sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life.” And he of the thorn-crowned brow was a “man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief” (Isa. 53:3), saying, as He faced the cross, “My soul is exceed- ing sorrowful, even unto death” (Matt. 26:38). Third: “Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee.” Behold that which became the symbol of the Third: “Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee.” Behold that which became the symbol of the

12. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org Curse woven into a crown for God’s Son! Curse woven into a crown for God’s Son! Fourth: “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread.” Of Him who was made a curse it is written: “ And his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44) Fourth: “In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread.” Of Him who was made a curse it is written: “ And his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44) Fifth: “Till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto Fifth: “Till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto

13. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org dust shalt thou return.” And centuries before our Lord was born, David, by the Holy Ghost, put upon His lips these words: “Thou hast brought me into the dust of death” (Psa. 22:15). dust shalt thou return.” And centuries before our Lord was born, David, by the Holy Ghost, put upon His lips these words: “Thou hast brought me into the dust of death” (Psa. 22:15). Sixth: “God had forewarned Adam that death should be the result of disobedience. Now the sentence is executed. “So He drove out the man. Sixth: “God had forewarned Adam that death should be the result of disobedience. Now the sentence is executed. “So He drove out the man.

14. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org Out from the garden of delight, where God’s presence had been manifested. That is death— separation from God. To this also Christ has answered. In that outside place, amid the thick darkness, He cried, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Out from the garden of delight, where God’s presence had been manifested. That is death— separation from God. To this also Christ has answered. In that outside place, amid the thick darkness, He cried, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” Seventh: “He placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every Seventh: “He placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubims, and a flaming sword which turned every

15. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org way, to keep the way of the tree of life.” But that flaming sword has been quenched in holy blood, as it is written: “Awake O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the Lord of hosts” (Zech. 13:7; Matt. 26:31,32). way, to keep the way of the tree of life.” But that flaming sword has been quenched in holy blood, as it is written: “Awake O sword, against my shepherd, and against the man that is my fellow, saith the Lord of hosts” (Zech. 13:7; Matt. 26:31,32). Thus did the Lord of life and glory receive the curse that was our due, that we might me blessed forever! Thus did the Lord of life and glory receive the curse that was our due, that we might me blessed forever!

16. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org “And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear His cross (Matt. 27:32). Simon means, “hearkener, to give heed in order to comply.” Simon means, “hearkener, to give heed in order to comply.” Cyrene = “the supremacy of the bridle.” Cyrene = “the supremacy of the bridle.” The Hearkener submits to Roman auth- ority, carries the cross, follows Jesus. The Hearkener submits to Roman auth- ority, carries the cross, follows Jesus. The Christian’s badge is a cross, he is crucified with Christ as he submits to the authority of the Bible, follows Lord Jesus. The Christian’s badge is a cross, he is crucified with Christ as he submits to the authority of the Bible, follows Lord Jesus.

17. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org “And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull…they crucified Him.” Matt. 27:33,35a The wisdom of the Jewish and Gentile leadership said, “Kill Jesus!” The wisdom of the Jewish and Gentile leadership said, “Kill Jesus!” “[H]ath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world” (1 Cor. 1:20b) “[H]ath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world” (1 Cor. 1:20b) The Lord Jesus=the “wisdom of God” The Lord Jesus=the “wisdom of God” In Jesus are “hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Col. 2:3) In Jesus are “hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge” (Col. 2:3) In Him was life and the life was the light of men. (John 1:4) In Him was life and the life was the light of men. (John 1:4)

18. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org GOLGOTHA=“SKULL PLACE” A skull=no tissue, brain, no wisdom! A skull=no tissue, brain, no wisdom! Unbelieving Gentile and Jew boast of their wisdom, but the wisdom of the world is foolishness to God. Unbelieving Gentile and Jew boast of their wisdom, but the wisdom of the world is foolishness to God. The wisdom of the world demanded that Jesus be nailed to a tree. That cross was planted in a skull of rock! The wisdom of the world demanded that Jesus be nailed to a tree. That cross was planted in a skull of rock! The symbolism screams at mankind! The symbolism screams at mankind!

19. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org “They gave Him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when He had tasted thereof, He would not drink.” Vinegar and gall had anesthetic and analgesic effects—Jesus refused! Vinegar and gall had anesthetic and analgesic effects—Jesus refused! He was willing to drink the cup of God’s divine wrath against sin without the stupefying effects of drugs. He was willing to drink the cup of God’s divine wrath against sin without the stupefying effects of drugs. He gave Himself to the complete endurance of God’s judgment, accepting no relief from men that He could give them full relief from the consequences of their sin! He gave Himself to the complete endurance of God’s judgment, accepting no relief from men that He could give them full relief from the consequences of their sin!

20. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org “AND THEY CRUCIFIED HIM, AND PARTED HIS GARMENTS, CASTING LOTS.” MT 27:35 Read: The Gospel of John 19:23,24 Read: The Gospel of John 19:23,24 Roman custom: officials of execution get to keep clothes of the crucified. Roman custom: officials of execution get to keep clothes of the crucified. Soldiers discover the seamless robe. Soldiers discover the seamless robe. They cannot divide the robe without destroying it so they cast lots for it. They cannot divide the robe without destroying it so they cast lots for it. The Prophecy: “They part my gar- ments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.” Psalm 22:18 The Prophecy: “They part my gar- ments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.” Psalm 22:18

21. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org The seamless robe of Jesus is the figure of another robe… As Isaiah said, “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with jewels.” Isaiah 61:10 As Isaiah said, “I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with jewels.” Isaiah 61:10

22. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org AS THE PRODIGAL RETURNS HIS FATHER SAYS, “BRING FORTH THE BEST ROBE AND PUT IT ON HIM!” LUKE 15:22A “Adam and Eve, in their expensively purchased knowledge, discovered that they were naked. And that shameful word became God’s description of the sinner’s moral state—NAKED! Nothing of his own in which to hide; sin his only claim upon God! He must have a garment—one of God’s own pattern, of His materials and of His providing, its color, a death—stain.” Guille p. 15 “Adam and Eve, in their expensively purchased knowledge, discovered that they were naked. And that shameful word became God’s description of the sinner’s moral state—NAKED! Nothing of his own in which to hide; sin his only claim upon God! He must have a garment—one of God’s own pattern, of His materials and of His providing, its color, a death—stain.” Guille p. 15

23. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org “Unto Adam also and to his wife did the Lord God make coats of skins, and clothed them.” Genesis 3:21 Genesis chapter 2 ends with Adam and Eve in sinless, selfless servant- hood of each other and their God. Genesis chapter 2 ends with Adam and Eve in sinless, selfless servant- hood of each other and their God. Genesis 3 sin enters and now a vicarious blood sacrifice must be made for “without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin.” Genesis 3 sin enters and now a vicarious blood sacrifice must be made for “without the shedding of blood there is no remission of sin.” Blood must be spilled to provide a garment for the naked pair Blood must be spilled to provide a garment for the naked pair

24. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org The blood-sacrifice as a symbol of salvation is part of Jewish history until at the cross of Jesus the full meaning of this Jewish ritual is made plain. “When we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son.” Romans 5:10 “When we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son.” Romans 5:10

25. www.biblicaldiscipleship.org Who wears the Robe of Righteousness? Only the man or woman of faith! Only the man or woman of faith! As it is written: “Even the righteous- ness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe.” Romans 3:22 As it is written: “Even the righteous- ness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe.” Romans 3:22 The moment a sinner believes the gospel, God’s righteousness is upon him [as robed], covering him from head to foot as justified before God! The moment a sinner believes the gospel, God’s righteousness is upon him [as robed], covering him from head to foot as justified before God!