Fusion: week of 3/20

FAMILY THEME: THE SACRIFICIAL SAVIOR

John 19:1-42

Jesus' death on the cross wasn't a tragedy. It wasn't the death

of a martyr. Jesus' death was the sacrifice of a Savior, and it was

all according to God's plan for our redemption.

1.  Pilate Deliverd the Son of God to Be Crucified

     (John 19:1-16)

     In an effort to appease the crowds, Pilate gave Jesus over 

     to be crucified.

 
2.  King Jesus Was Crucified for His People

     (John 19:17-22)

     Despite the Jewish leaders' objections, Pilate had a sign

     placed on the cross proclaiming that Jesus was King of the

     Jews.

 
3.  Jesus' Crucifixion Fulfilled Prophecies About the Messiah

     (John 19:23-42)

     At least four prophecies were fulfilled in these 19 verses,

     showing the reliability of God's Word.