THE TABLE, THE TRIAL, THE TREE

MARK 14:10-15:39

INTRODUCTION:   FAMILIARITY DULLS THE CROSS

          A.  Religious Symbols

          B.  Why the Cross?

I.  WHY WAS JESUS BETRAYED?

          A.  What  Betrayal Means

          B.  Betrayal Announced & What Jesus Knew

          C.  Why Did Judas Do It?

II. WHY WAS JESUS SENTENCED TO DEATH?

          A.  Six Trials – 3 Religious; 3 Civil

          B.  Jesus Confesses His True Identity

          C.  Jesus In The World’s Court

III. WHY WAS JESUS CRUCIFIED?

          A.  A Soldier Gets His Orders

          B.  Jesus Was Also On Assignment

          C.  The Daily Chronicle

IV.  WHY? WHY? WHY?

          A.  Judas- My Agenda or God’s Agenda

          B.  Pilate – Self Interest or Righteousness

          C.  Soldier – Lack of Knowledge – “too late”

V.  STAGGERING MIRACLE OF GRACE