The Final Days of Jesus
The Resurrection
April 21, 2019 • Nate Akin
Summary: In this text, we see the confirmation of who Christ is and that His final sacrifice was accepted by God. We see that we can put our faith completely in Christ who can reverse all that happened in Eden. The truths of the Resurrection are many, but chief among them is we can entrust our lives to Him and we have great hope that He will raise us as well. Mark 15:40-16:8 A question to answer: Is there any hope? In this life or after this life? I. The King is Really Dead (Mark 15:40-16:3) II. ... Not so much anymore (16:4-8) Two Proofs of the Resurrection: 1) The Disciples 2) The Women
The Tree
April 14, 2019 • Nate Akin
In this text, we see the supreme sign of Jesus’ obedience to God and love for sinners. He suffers and dies for our sins and not His own thereby making a way for sinners to be welcomed back into relationship with a holy God. Mark depicts for us the central event of our faith and confirms for us that this is truly the Messiah who has come to offer His life as a ransom for many. Mark 15:21-39 Main Point: Jesus died so that we might truly live Text Breakdown - 4 Ironic Truths about the Cross I. He was stripped naked so we could be clothed with His righteousness (15:21-24) II. He was counted with sinners though He was sinless (15:25-27) III. He saved others but would not save Himself (15:29-32) IV. He was forsaken by God so that we might have access to God (15:33-39) 4 Applications from the Cross: 1) The Cross reveals a new way to live 2) The Cross reveals that God does not take sin lightly 3) The Cross reveals God's amazing love for sinners 4) The Cross reveals God entered into our shame, pain, and suffering
The Rejection
April 7, 2019 • Nate Akin
Summary: In this text, we will see the rejection of Christ and the plot against His life. Jesus will endure injustice for our sake. The text demonstrates clearly to us the substitution of Christ in the place of sinners, as He the righteous one is condemned, while Barabbas the unrighteous one is freed. Jesus demonstrates all the more His obedience to God and His love for us! Mark 15:1-20 Main Idea: Jesus is rejected by the World, as the only truly innocent One takes the place of the guilty! I. Jesus is Accused, and Pilate is Amazed (Mark 15:1-5) II. Jesus is Rejected, and Barabbas is Freed (Mark 15:6-15) III. Jesus is Beaten, and the Soldiers Mock (Mark 15:16-20)
The Faithful Witness
March 31, 2019 • Nate Akin
In this text, we will look at two different trials and two different witnesses in the face of opposition and accusation. We will see and learn from the faithfulness of Jesus as a witness to the truth. We will also see and learn from the unfaithfulness of Peter as a denier of the truth. Mark 14:53-72 I. The Faithful Witness (14:53-65) II. The Unfaithful Witness (14:66-72) 2 Concluding Applications: 1) There is Forgiveness at the Cross 2) Let the Resurrection Make You a Fearless Witness
The Garden
March 24, 2019 • Nate Akin
Summary: The garden shows us Christ’s agony at the prospect of bearing the sin of the World and thereby the Father’s wrath and forsaking. The garden shows us the suffering servant clearly displaying for us the obedience of Christ and His love for sinners. As we look at the garden, we should be overwhelmed by His love for us and what He suffered for our salvation. Mark 14:27-52 Main Idea: Our Savior will be abandoned so we ultimately will not have to be I. Jesus predicts He will be abandoned by those closest to Him during His suffering (14:27-31) II. Jesus anticipates He will be abandoned by His Father during His suffering (14:32-42) III. Jesus experiences being abandoned by those closest to Him as His suffering begins (14:43-52) 3 Applications: 1) Be alert 2) Pray constantly because great trials are only overcome with intense prayer 3) Don't be arrogant
The Table
March 17, 2019 • Nate Akin
Summary: In this text, we will learn about the Lord’s Table which is one of the two ordinances that Christ has given to His church. The night in the upper room begins the climactic events of Jesus’ ministry on Earth which is often called the Passion. The Lord has given us this ordinance so that we will delight in our past, present, and future. The table points us to our past forgiveness at the Cross, our present reality in communion with Christ and one another, and our future where we will sit feast with the King! Mark 14:12-25 I. Jesus is in control of the events leading to His death (14:12-16) II. Jesus moves forward knowing He will be betrayed by a close friend (14:17-21) III. Jesus gives us a meal as a sign of the Gospel (14:22-25) The New Testament on the Lord's Supper: 1) The Table is the new Passover Meal 2) The Table is one of the two ordinances that Jesus has given to His church 3) The Table is more than a memorial event 4) The Table is to be fenced 5) The Table is to be observed regularly Six Looks to consider as we take the elements of the Table: 1) Look Back... to His atoning work on the Cross 2) Look Up... to our current union with Him 3) Look In... examine yourself and come to the table repenting of sin 4) Look http://around...to your communion with the people of God in the Church 5) Look Out... to those who need the gospel 6) Look Forward... to the Messianic Banquet