Historical Jesus

1. The
Historical
Jesus
Week 5 Christ: God. Creator. Man. Prophet. Savior. King.

3. Luke 9:51 states, “As the time approached for him to be taken up to
heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” Other translations read
He “…set His face to Jerusalem.” It is a strong statement about Jesus’
submission to His Father’s will to die on behalf of all those who would
place their faith in Him (2 Cor. 5:21).

4. We often speak of Jesus’ compassion but we do not speak enough about
His bravery. He was facing both physical and spiritual hell on earth but
He “set His face” to do it. He was still human, so He was frightened
(Matt. 26:39) but He was still submissive.

6. Jesus celebrates the Passover with His disciples but He likely did it
before the official Passover celebration. Why? It is important to
remember that Christians continue to practice a form of the Passover
when they partake in the Lord’s Supper.

8. Jesus is tried but His trial was illegal. Under Jewish law, it should have
been held during the day and only witnesses were to be questioned
(John 18:19-23).
Why did the Temple priests do it?
Remember who the Sadducees were and then see John 18:14.

9. They take Jesus to Pilate to secure an order of execution
(see John 18:28-40). They did not enter because Gentile
dwellings were rumored to house the corpses of aborted
babies, which was abhorrent to Jews.

10. Pilate asks what Jesus did wrong. He responds, “My
kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would
fight to prevent my arrest by the Jewish leaders. But now
my kingdom is from another place.” The problem is that
the Greek may also be translated “My Kingdom is not
FROM this world.”

11. The people who had welcomed Jesus now cry for His
execution. Why? He did not give them the military
leadership they desired!

12. The brutality of the crucifixion will take up a separate handout
(stay tuned).

13. After Passover, the women risk
uncleanliness to care for the body of
Jesus. Mary finds Him and assumes He is
the gardener…do you get the symbolism?
Think Genesis 2!

14. Jesus’ body is an eternal physical one (He can be
touched, He eats, etc.) We are promised a similar
existence (see Phil. 3:20-21 and 1 John 3:2)!

15. NEXT
WEEK
The Return of Jesus
His Second Coming

16. You can see all of the slides and
handouts at
www.historicjesusccc.com

17. Please Don’t Hesitate.
QUESTIONS?

18. For Your Precious Time and Attention.
THANK YOU