64 — The King is Dead

THE KING IS DEAD (LUKE 23:26-56)

Your race, gender, or social status can’t save you—all that matters is how you respond to the death of Jesus.

• Jesus had to Die to Fulfill the Old Testament Scriptures

• Jesus had to Die to Reopen the Way to the Father (vv. 44-46)

• Jesus had to Die to Provide Rest for Sinners (vv. 54-56)

• Jesus had to Die to Show that He is the King (v. 38)

• Mockery Brings Jesus’ Prayer for Forgiveness (vv. 32-39)

• Pity Brings Jesus’ Warning of Judgment (vv. 26-31)

• Faith Brings Jesus’ Words of Comfort (vv. 40-56)

• All that Matters is what You do with Jesus

Discussion Starters

Monday—Why was the death of Jesus so surprising to so man? What did they expect from a king? What should they have expected?

Tuesday—Why was the temple veil torn in two? (vv. 44-46) Why does this passage end with God’s people resting on the Sabbath? (vv. 54-56)

Wednesday—Why drives people to mock someone? What does the mockery of the leaders and soldiers show us about how they really felt about Jesus?

Thursday—Why does Jesus rebuke and warn those who pity him? (vv. 26-31) What drives pity? How did they grossly misjudge the situation when they thought Jesus needed their pity?

Friday—Why are so many different kinds of people (races, genders, social positions, etc) included in this passage? What are we supposed to take away from their different responses?