Gospel of John - John 19:31-42

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Lesson     27                                         Passage: John 19:31-42

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Day of Preparation Jesus found dead: soldiers pierced side and did not break bones  (John 19:31-37) a. Jewish leaders did not want bodies left on crosses (31) b. Soldiers came to break legs and found Jesus dead; did not break legs (32-33)   c. Soldiers pierced Jesus side bringing flow of blood and water (34) d. True testimony given for belief and fulfill scripture.

Jesus body taken, prepared and buried by Joseph and Nicodemus (John 19:38-42) a. Joseph of Arimathea asks Pilate for Jesus body and, he and Nicodemus take it away (38-39a) b. Jesus body prepared for burial according to Jewish burial customs  (39b-40) c. Jesus buried in a new tomb in a nearby garden (41-42)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Division	Scripture
Day of Preparation Jesus found dead: soldiers pierced side and did not break bones	John 19:31-37
Jesus body taken, prepared and buried by Joseph and Nicodemus	John 19:38-42

Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)

Jesus body pierced fulfilling scripture and buried in new tomb.

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL that at Jesus death and burial testimony given and prophecy fulfilled for belief

Specific Application Questions

1.	In what ways are you prepared for the crucified Jesus?
2.	Faith in Jesus must be demonstrated; where do you need to step out, put it on the line and demonstrate your faith?
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Principles to Remember

1.	Jesus was pierced for our transgressions
2.	Loving and serving Jesus is the followers act of devotion
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Characteristic of God

Jesus fulfills scripture

Theme

Jesus death on the cross, His preparation for burial provide evidence for belief.