First The Cross, Then The Crown

First The Cross, Then The Crown
Christ Proclamation Church
John 18:1-32
Sunday, October 25, 2015

Sermon Theme: Jesus is not a martyr but a voluntary sacrifice, obedient to the Father and in control of His own destiny. With His eyes fixed on the coming Kingdom, He willingly endures suffering and calls us to be people who embrace the cross so that we might wear the crown.

I.      Picture of His Deity – (John 18:1-11)

          A.   His Claim to Deity – (John 18:1, 4-6)

          B.   His Concern for the Disciples – (John 18:7-9)

          C.   His Compassion for the Soldier – (John 18:10)

          D.   His Commitment to the Cross – (John 18:11)

II.    Picture of His Dignity – (John 18:12-28)

          A.   His Arrest – (John 18:12-14)

          B.   His Alienation – (John 18:15-18, 25-27)

                   1.   Judas' Betrayal – (John 18:2-5)

                   2.   Peter's Denial – (John 18:15-18, 25-27)

                   3.   Israel's Rejection – (John 18:19-24, 28)

          C.   His Arraignment – (John 18:19-24, 28)

III.    Picture of His Destiny – (John 18:29-32)

          A.   First The Cross – (John 18:29-32)

          B.   Then The Crown – (John 18:36)