Gospel of John - John 19:17-30

 Homiletics                                                                Study: Gospel of John                               

Lesson     25                                                              Passage:  John 19:17-30

Content (List of Topics or Events)

Jesus on the cross is identified as King of the Jews as soldiers divided clothes (John 19:17-24) 1. Jesus carries cross to Golgotha to be crucified between two others (17-18) 2.  Pilate prepares notice to be placed on the cross “The King of the Jews with Jewish protest (19-21) 3. Pilate responds to protest “What I have written, I have written” (22) 4. Soldiers divide clothes into four shares with undergarment remaining (23a) 5. The undergarment was seamless and lots are cast for garment fulfilling scripture (23b-24)

Jesus cares for His mother and gives provision in John (John 19:25-27) 1. Jesus’ mother with two other Mary’s stood at the cross (25) 2. Jesus sees His Mother with John (26a) 3. Jesus says to his mother “Woman, here is your son” (26b) 4. Jesus says to the disciple he loved, “here is your mother” from that time on John took Mary to live in his home (27)

Jesus finished work declaring “it is finished” (John 19:28-30) 1. Jesus knowing all had been finished said “I am thirsty” (28) 2. Vinegar soaked in sponge and given to Jesus (29) 3. Jesus receives drink saying “it is finished” and gives up spirit (30)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)

Jesus on the cross is identified as King of the Jews as soldiers divided clothes	John 19:17-24
Jesus cares for His mother and gives provision in John	John 19:25-27
Jesus finished work declaring “it is finished”	John 19:28-30

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

King Jesus crucified identified, directs Mother’s care;  finishes work

Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)

CTATL scripture is fulfilled as Jesus crucified for our sins. Like Jesus’ care for His mother, He cares for us.

Specific Application Questions

How do you identify Jesus? How do you demonstrate He is your king?

In what was do you recognize Jesus’ care for you?

What is the work that you have been given to complete?

Principles to Remember                                                                                                                                           

Jesus’ kingship must be recognized.

Jesus cares for you

Jesus finished His work on our behalf.

Characteristic of God

King

Theme

King Jesus is crucified for our sins because He cares for us.