Saturday, April 8, 2017

Gospel of John - John 19:18-30

Homiletics                                             Study of John
Lesson     26                                         Passage: John 19:18-30
Content (List of Topics or Events)
Scripture fulfilled with crucifixion of Jesus –King of the Jews notice and soldiers division of clothes  (John 19:18-24)
a. Crucified between two others (18)
b. Pilate has “king of the Jews” notice fastened to cross holding to words with Jewish protests (19-22)  
c. Soldiers divided up Jesus garments fulfilling scripture (23-24)
Jesus loving provision for mother through disciple He loved (John 19:25-27)
a. Mary and other women stood near the cross (25)
b. Jesus see’s His mother with John, calling attention to himself  (26)
c. Jesus gives care for His mother to John who assumes responsibility. (27)

Jesus finishes redemptive work fulfilling scripture giving up his spirit (John 19:28-30)
a. Jesus knowing all was finished fulfills scripture saying “I am thirsty” (28)
b. Jesus is given wine vinegar (29)
c. Jesus receiving drink says “It is finished” and gives up his spirit (30)


Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Division
Scripture
Scripture fulfilled with crucifixion of Jesus –King of the Jews notice and soldiers division of clothes
John 19:18-24
Jesus loving provision for mother through disciple He loved
John 19:25-27
Jesus finishes redemptive work fulfilling scripture giving up his spirit
John 19:28-30


Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
Jesus crucified finishing earthly redemption as “King of the Jews”
Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATL that Jesus fulfilled prophecy finishing His earthly work bringing glory.
Specific Application Questions
1.
How do you identify Jesus?  How is He your King?
2.
Jesus sees our pain and provides; how do you accept your part in His provision? 
3.
In what ways do you recognize the tasks, God has for you?
4.

Principles to Remember
1.
Jesus is King
2.
Jesus sees our needs and provides
3.
Jesus paid it all
4.

Characteristic of God
Fulfillment of Prophecy
Theme
Jesus fulfills prophecy willingly on the cross finishing His redemptive work.


Saturday, April 1, 2017

Gospel of John - John 18:28-19:17

Homiletics                                             Study of John
Lesson     25                                         Passage: John 18:28-19-17
Content (List of Topics or Events)
Jewish leaders bring Jesus to Pilate to be tried fulfilling prophecy  (John 18:28-40)
a. Jewish leaders take Jesus to Pilate trying to remain “clean” (28)
b. Pilate asks Jewish for Jesus’ charges  (29-31a)  
c. Fulfillment of prophecy in manner of Jesus death (31b-32)
d. Pilate questions Jesus as King of the Jews (33-37)
e. Jesus describes “truth” as the reason He came to this world finding no basis to charge Jesus (38)
f. Jews refuse Jesus and want Barabbas released (39-40)
Pilate has Jesus flogged; trying return of Jesus to Jewish leaders with responding shouts to crucify (John 19:1-7)
a. Pilate has Jesus unjustly flogged, mocked, crowned with thorns and slapped (1-3)
b. Pilate again finds no charge against Jesus and presents Jesus saying “Here is the Man”  (4-5)
c. Chief priests and officials shout to Crucify Jesus(6-7)

Pilate’s source power contrasted with Jesus being handed over to be crucified (John 19:8-17)
a. Pilate in fear asks Jesus from where did He come (8-10a)
b. Pilate declares His power of judgment (10b)
c. Jesus responds power over Him comes from above. (11)
d. Pilate proclaims Jesus to Jews leaders as “king” with response to crucify him (12-17)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Division
Scripture
Jewish leaders bring Jesus to Pilate to be tried fulfilling prophecy
John 18:28-40
Pilate has Jesus flogged; trying return of Jesus to Jewish leaders with responding shouts to crucify
John 19:1-7
Pilate’s source power contrasted with Jesus being handed over to be crucified
John 19:8-17


Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
Pilate’s Jesus trial raises kingship power with calls to crucify
Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATL that the trial and crucifixion of Jesus  fulfill prophecy that Jesus has power over circumstances.
Specific Application Questions
1.
What truth of Jesus have you tested, and how have you found Him faithful?
2.
What area of your life mocks what Jesus has done for you, and does not make Jesus king of your life? 
3.
What is your source of power and does your source free you from sin?
4.

Principles to Remember
1.
Truth in Jesus must be accepted.
2.
Jesus is an eternal King
3.
Jesus power is from God
4.

Characteristic of God
Perfect Sacrificial Passover Lamb
Theme
Jesus trial leading to crucifixion provide kingship and power that when faced with truth must be accepted.


Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Gospel of John - John 18:1-27

Homiletics                                             Study of John
Lesson     24                                         Passage: John 18:1-27
Content (List of Topics or Events)
Jesus garden betrayal and arrest declaring “I am He” (John 18:1-12)
a. Jesus goes across Kidron to garden with disciples (1)
b. Judas brings officials, chief priests and Pharisees to find Jesus  (2-3)  
c. Jesus leads and asks arresters who they want and identifies “I am He” (4-9)
d. Peter draws sword cutting ear Jesus commands to put it away (10-11a)
e. Jesus submits to  arrest and cup before Him (11b-12)
Jesus questioned by Annas about His teaching and disciples (John 18:13-23)
a. Jesus brought to Annas father-in-laws of Caiaphas (13-14)
b. Peter followed as Jesus and John went to Annas courtyard (15)
c. John speaks to servant girl to allow Peter inside (16)
d. Peter asked by girl “are you” a disciple with his first denial (17-18)
e. Jesus questioned about teaching and disciples with slap in response (19-23)

Jesus sent to High Priest Caiaphas with Peter’s final two denials (John 18:24-27)
a. Jesus sent from Annas to Caiaphas (24)
b. Peter asked again “are you” one of his disciples with second denial “I am not” (25)
c. High Priest’s servant, who’s ear was cut off, asked Peter “didn’t I see with him” and Peter’s third denial bringing a rooster’s crow (26-27)

Divisions (Main Blocks of Thought)
Division
Scripture
Jesus garden betrayal and arrest declaring “I am He”
John 18:1-12
Jesus questioned by Annas about His teaching and disciples
John 18:13-23
Jesus sent to High Priest Caiaphas with Peter’s final two denials
John 18:24-27


Subject Sentence (Summarizes the contents of the Divisions – No more than 10 words)
Jesus’ arrest response “I am He”; contrasted with Peter’s denial.
Aim (Main Teaching Point of the Passage)
CTATL that Jesus willing accepted the cup given by the Father and desires to protect us from wrath.
Specific Application Questions
1.
What aspect of your life betrays Jesus’ love for you?
2.
How do you respond when questioned about Jesus? 
3.
When challenged to identify your connection to Jesus, what do you say?
4.

Principles to Remember
1.
Jesus, knowing all that would happen to Him for us, willing said “I am He”
2.
Jesus openly spoke the truth in love.
3.
We are called to declare who we are in Jesus.
4.

Characteristic of God
Knowing Savior
Theme: 
Two responses; Jesus accepts the cup from Father and Peter denies relationship with Jesus.