2. Most shameful events of human history Son of God abused Creator of universe humiliated Savior murdered

3. Man still savage & filled with hate Abuse God’s Son Shame Creator Crucify afresh the Savior, Heb. 6:6; 10:29

5. Jesus was abused by the soldiers, 19:1-4; Isa. 53:3 Scourging, Lk. 23:14-16 Crown of thorns, robe Struck, spat on, Mk. 15:19

6. Jesus was abused by the soldiers, 19:1-4; Isa. 53:3 Declared innocent for 4 th time ­ 1 st Jn. 18:38 ­ 2 nd Lk. 23:14, 15 ­ 3 rd Lk. 23:22

7. Pilate caved to Jewish pressure, 19:5-16 Presented a bloody, beaten Jesus Jews cried for death ­ Pilate’s sarcastic reply ­ Declared innocent for 5 th time

8. Pilate caved to Jewish pressure, 19:5-16 Real motivation of the Jews: Jesus’ claim to deity ­ Anger led to moment of truthfulness ­ Frightened Pilate ­ Calm, resolute Redeemer ­ Pilate’s self-deception ­ Power derived from heaven ­ Pilate still believes Jesus is innocent

9. Pilate caved to Jewish pressure, 19:5-16 Jews counter-punch hard ­ Rival to Caesar ­ Hypocritical charge ­ Pilate cannot take the chance ­ King Jesus rejected ­ Pilate gave sentence

10. What Jesus experienced ought to motivate us If He was willing to do this… …will anything be withheld from the saints? Be grateful Meditate on during Lord’s Supper Help us to live & suffer for the Savior

11. Jesus bore cross to Golgotha, 19:17, 18 Needed help, Lk. 23:26-31 Place of the Skull

12. Jesus bore cross to Golgotha, 19:17, 18 Needed help, Lk. 23:26-31 Place of the Skull With criminals, Lk. 23:33; Isa. 53:12 Cross: difficult, voluntary, temporary, Mt. 10:38

13. Pilate posted the charge, 19:19-22 Intended as an insult & warning Reality whether Pilate, Jews, others believe Hebrew, Greek, Latin Objection Petty triumph of Pilate

14. Prophecy unwittingly fulfilled, 19:23, 24

15. John given charge of Mary, 19:25-27 Likely cousin of Jesus Home in Jerusalem Some wealth Christ’s brothers unbelievers at time Brothers might not have had means John took Mary to house, returned later

16. Jesus died by His own will, 19:28-30 Prophecy fulfilled, Psa. 22:15 It is finished: work on earth Gave up His spirit, Gal. 2:20

17. Crucified on Friday before Feast, 19:31, 32 Passover previous night Preparation day on Friday High day: double Sabbath Jews concerned about bodies, not murder Break legs

18. Jesus already dead, 19:33-37 Pierced side to ensure John an eyewitness Fulfillment of prophecy, Ex. 12:46; Psa. 34:20

19. Joseph & Nicodemus: council members 19:38-40 Joseph: disciple secretly before, now openly Personal risk identifying with criminal Rich Unclean for Feast

20. Body placed in nearby tomb, 19:41, 42 Buried with the rich, Isa. 53:9 Garden tomb

21. Body placed in nearby tomb, 19:41, 42 Buried with the rich, Isa. 53:9 Garden tomb Women watched, Mk. 15:47 Tomb secured, Mt. 27:62-66

23. Most shameful events of human history Son of God abused Creator of universe humiliated Savior murdered

24. Man still savage & filled with hate Abuse God’s Son Shame Creator Crucify afresh the Savior, Heb. 6:6; 10:29