Christ’s Death and Resurrection

Northwest Bible Church – April 5, 2026 – Resurrection Day – Alan Conner

John 18-21

Christ’s Death and Resurrection

Intro

A.  THE ARREST – John 18:1-6.

1. Christ is in control.  

2. “I am” and the mob falls (John 18:6).  

B. THE TRIAL – John 18:12-19:15.

1. The Jewish trial

a. Before Annas, John 18:12-24.   

b. Before Caiaphas, John 18:24-27.    

c. A kangaroo court trial.

d. Jesus supplied the evidence for their conviction (Matthew 26:63-64).

2. The Roman trial (John 18:28-19:15).

a. Did not want to get involved, John 18:31

b. John 18:31-32, Prophecy must be fulfilled, Isaiah 53:5; Psalms 22:16; Zechariah 12:10.   

c. Pilate interviews Jesus and concludes, “I find no guilt in Him” (John 18:38).

d. Jesus is scourged, crown of thorns, purpose robe, mocked, slapped (John 19:1-2).

e. Pilate, “I find no guilt in Him” (John 19:4).

f. Chief priests and officers, CRUCIFY, CRUCIFY (John 19:6).

g. Pilate, “I find no guilt in Him” (John 19:6-15).

C. THE CRUCIFIXION (John 19:16-37).

1. Jesus carried His own cross (John 19:17).

2. The inscription: JESUS THE NAZARENE, THE KING OF THE JEWS (John 19:19).  

3. Casting lots for His clothes (John 19:23-24).  Fulfills prophecy, Psalms 22:18 (John 19:24).

4. Jesus’ sayings on the cross:     5 of 7 dealing with redemption.

a. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing.” Luke 23:34

b. “Today, you will be with me in paradise.” Luke 23:43

c. “MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?”  Matthew 27:46; Psalms 22:1.  

d. “It is finished.” John 19:30.   A CRY OF VICTORY.   

e. “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Luke 23:46; Psalm 31:5.  

5. No broken legs (John 19:31-37).  

6. Soldiers pierced His side and out came blood and water (John 19:34).  

D. THE BURIAL (John 19:38-42).

1. Joseph of Arimathea, the secret disciple requests Jesus body (John 19:38).  

2. Nicodemus, the devoted follower brings 100 lbs. of spices (John 19:39).   

E. THE RESURRECTION (John 20-21).

1. Mary Magdalene is the first to report the empty tomb (John 20:1-2).   

2. Peter and John run to the tomb, Peter sees, but John believed (John 20:6-8).

3. Mary returns and looks into the tomb, sees two angels (John 20:11-18).   

4. Jesus’ first appearance to the disciples (John 20:19-25).   THOMAS DOUBTS.

5. Jesus’ second appearance to the disciples (John 20:26-29).  Thomas, “MY LORD AND MY GOD.”  

6. Jesus’ appearance to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee (John 21:1-25).  

a. Jesus restores Peter.  

b. “FOLLOW ME” (John 21:19, 22).

Conclusion