Good Friday, Redemption, Atonement Lesson 30

Let’s read the handout on the Passion History

Pilate Stone

Crucifixion Site

View from Tomb to Golgotha

Garden Tomb

Points to Note Why was Barabbas such a bad man? Why would it be a big deal if Jesus claimed to be a king? Why is it ironic that they said, “We have no king but Caesar”?

Points to Note Why was Barabbas such a bad man? He was an insurrectionist and a murderer Why would it be a big deal if Jesus claimed to be a king? Why is it ironic that they said, “We have no king but Caesar”?

Points to Note Why was Barabbas such a bad man? He was an insurrectionist and a murderer Why would it be a big deal if Jesus claimed to be a king? He could lead a rebellion Why is it ironic that they said, “We have no king but Caesar”?

Points to Note Why was Barabbas such a bad man? He was an insurrectionist and a murderer Why would it be a big deal if Jesus claimed to be a king? He could lead a rebellion Why is it ironic that they said, “We have no king but Caesar”? The Jews hated the Romans

Points to Note Why would the soldiers mock Jesus as a king?

Points to Note Why would the soldiers mock Jesus as a king? To show the Roman Empire’s power and the Jews’ weakness

Points to Note How is what Pilate wrote true?

Points to Note How is what Pilate wrote true? Jesus is the King of kings

Points to Note Read Psalm 22:18. What does this teach us about the soldiers casting lots for Jesus’ clothing? Psalm 22:18 They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.

Points to Note Read Psalm 22:18. What does this teach us about the soldiers casting lots for Jesus’ clothing? Psalm 22:18 They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing. Prophesied 100’s of years earlier and it came true

Points to Note Read Psalm 22:6-8. What does this teach us? Psalm 22:6–8 6 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. 7 All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: 8 “He trusts in the L ORD ; let the L ORD rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.”

Points to Note Read Psalm 22:6-8. What does this teach us? Psalm 22:6–8 6 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. 7 All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: 8 “He trusts in the L ORD ; let the L ORD rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.” Jesus’ suffering was prophesied 100’s of years earlier and it came true

Points to Note How was Jesus keeping the law while on the cross? It is finished =

Points to Note How was Jesus keeping the law while on the cross? By forgiving others and by taking care of his mom. It is finished =

Points to Note How was Jesus keeping the law while on the cross? By forgiving others and by taking care of his mom. It is finished = “paid in full,” or “completed”

Points to Note What is the meaning of the temple curtain being torn in two? Leviticus 16:2 The L ORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron that he is not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in front of the atonement cover on the ark, or else he will die. For I will appear in the cloud over the atonement cover.

Points to Note What is the meaning of the temple curtain being torn in two? Leviticus 16:2 The L ORD said to Moses: “Tell your brother Aaron that he is not to come whenever he chooses into the Most Holy Place behind the curtain in front of the atonement cover on the ark, or else he will die. For I will appear in the cloud over the atonement cover. We now have access to God through Jesus.

Points to Note Why is it important that the soldiers did not break Jesus’ legs? What does the flow of blood and water teach us about Jesus’ death?

Points to Note Why is it important that the soldiers did not break Jesus’ legs? It fulfilled the scripture What does the flow of blood and water teach us about Jesus’ death?

Points to Note Why is it important that the soldiers did not break Jesus’ legs? It fulfilled the scripture What does the flow of blood and water teach us about Jesus’ death? He was really dead and not in a coma.

Points to Note What is the link between Leviticus 16 and the Passion History? Leviticus 16:9–10, 15, Aaron shall bring the goat whose lot falls to the L ORD and sacrifice it for a sin offering. 10 But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the L ORD to be used for making atonement by sending it into the wilderness as a scapegoat. … 15 “He shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and take its blood behind the curtain and do with it as he did with the bull’s blood … 20 [Aaron] shall bring forward the live goat. 21 He is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the wickedness and rebellion of the Israelites—all their sins—and put them on the goat’s head. He shall send the goat away into the wilderness in the care of someone appointed for the task. 22 The goat will carry on itself all their sins to a remote place; and the man shall release it in the wilderness.

Points to Note What is the link between Leviticus 16 and the Passion History? Leviticus 16:9–10, 15, Aaron shall bring the goat whose lot falls to the L ORD and sacrifice it for a sin offering. 10 But the goat chosen by lot as the scapegoat shall be presented alive before the L ORD to be used for making atonement by sending it into the wilderness as a scapegoat. … 15 “He shall then slaughter the goat for the sin offering for the people and take its blood behind the curtain and do with it as he did with the bull’s blood … 20 [Aaron] shall bring forward the live goat. 21 He is to lay both hands on the head of the live goat and confess over it all the wickedness and rebellion of the Israelites—all their sins—and put them on the goat’s head. He shall send the goat away into the wilderness in the care of someone appointed for the task. 22 The goat will carry on itself all their sins to a remote place; and the man shall release it in the wilderness. Jesus is the sacrifice for our sins who takes them away from us.

Break an Quiz Time!

The Bible and My Life IMPORTANT WORD! Redemption :

The Bible and My Life IMPORTANT WORD! Redemption : Christ ransoming all people from sin, death, and the devil by paying the price of his blood, suffering, and death.

The Bible and My Life IMPORTANT WORD! Atonement:

The Bible and My Life IMPORTANT WORD! Atonement: A payment offered to remove the guilt of sin so that God and sinful people are set “at one.”

The Bible and My Life Why do I need Jesus to redeem me? Galatians 3:13 – Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”

The Bible and My Life Why do I need Jesus to redeem me? Galatians 3:13 – Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” By nature, we are cursed

The Bible and My Life Why do I need Jesus to redeem me? Psalm 49:7-8 – No man can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for him – the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough.

The Bible and My Life Why do I need Jesus to redeem me? Psalm 49:7-8 – No man can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for him – the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough. We cannot redeem ourselves

The Bible and My Life Why do I need Jesus to redeem me? Hebrews 4:15 - For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet he did not sin.

The Bible and My Life Why do I need Jesus to redeem me? Hebrews 4:15 - For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are— yet he did not sin. Needed someone sinless

The Bible and My Life Why do I need Jesus to redeem me? Because I am by nature cursed and cannot redeem myself. I need Jesus’ sinless substitute.

The Bible and My Life How am I redeemed? Hebrews 9:22 – In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.

The Bible and My Life How am I redeemed? Hebrews 9:22 – In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. No blood means no forgiveness

The Bible and My Life How am I redeemed? Ephesians 1:7 – In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace…

The Bible and My Life How am I redeemed? Ephesians 1:7 – In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace… We have redemption through his blood

The Bible and My Life How am I redeemed? Hebrews 9:12 – He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption.

The Bible and My Life How am I redeemed? Hebrews 9:12 – He did not enter by means of the blood of goats and calves; but he entered the Most Holy Place once for all by his own blood, having obtained eternal redemption. Our redemption is eternal

The Bible and My Life How am I redeemed? Only through Christ’s sacrifice, do we receive forgiveness and eternal life.

The Bible and My Life What did Christ do to atone for my sins? Yom Kippur – Day of Atonement

Day of Atonement – Leviticus 16

The Bible and My Life What did Christ do to atone for my sins? Hebrews 7:26-27 – Such a high priest meets our need – one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself.

The Bible and My Life What did Christ do to atone for my sins? Hebrews 7:26-27 – Such a high priest meets our need – one who is holy, blameless, pure, set apart from sinners, exalted above the heavens. Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. Sacrificed himself once for all

The Bible and My Life What did Christ do to atone for my sins? 1 John 2:2 – He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.

The Bible and My Life What did Christ do to atone for my sins? 1 John 2:2 – He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world. Became the atoning sacrifice for the whole world

The Bible and My Life What did Christ do to atone for my sins? He sacrificed his life on the cross to take my sins away and make me “at one” with God.

The Bible and My Life How else does God picture my forgiveness of sins? John 1:29 - The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”

The Bible and My Life How else does God picture my forgiveness of sins? John 1:29 - The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” God takes away the sins of the world through Jesus

The Bible and My Life How else does God picture my forgiveness of sins? Isaiah 53:5-6 – But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

The Bible and My Life How else does God picture my forgiveness of sins? Isaiah 53:5-6 – But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Laid on Jesus our sins

The Bible and My Life How else does God picture my forgiveness of sins? 2 Corinthians 5:19 – That God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.

The Bible and My Life How else does God picture my forgiveness of sins? 2 Corinthians 5:19 – That God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation. Reconciliation and not count our sins against us

The Bible and My Life How else does God picture my forgiveness of sins? Romans 4:25 - He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

The Bible and My Life How else does God picture my forgiveness of sins? Romans 4:25 - He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. God justifies (declares us not guilty) us

The Bible and My Life How else does God picture my forgiveness of sins? God also pictures my forgiveness of sins as: taking the sins of the world away, laying sins on Jesus, reconciliation/not counting sins, and justification.

Homework! Look at the end of the last page of your notes!

Homework Memorize: ▫Power of Holy Communion ▫Hebrews 9:12 ▫1 John 2:2 Study notes for a quiz Read: Mt 28:1-15; Mk 16:1-13; Lk 24:1-12; Jn 20:1-23; 1 Corinthians 15 Questions for My Life