EVIL FRIDAY

Introduction:

A. The Easter Holiday.

1. Is it proper to celebrate?

a. Romans 14:5, 6
b. Galatians 4: 9, 10

2. It is an opportunity to teach the truth.

a. Many are thinking about Jesus which normally do not.
b. How will we use this opportunity?

B. An Unbelievable Story.

Body:

I. A Sinless Sacrifice.

A. Isaiah 53: 3 - 6

B. Romans 3: 21 - 26

II. A Perfect Passover Lamb.

A. The Passover Feast.

1. A reminder of the Tenth Plague.
2. A reminder of what GOD had done.
3. A reminder of deliverance from slavery.

B. Jesus blood appeases God's wrath.

1. Romans 3: 25 = God had passed over.
2. Matthew 2: 21 = Jesus will save from sins.
3. Ephesians 2: 14 - 18 = He has made peace.

III. Matthew 26: 57 - 27: 61

Conclusion:

A. Evil Friday

1. The most infamous day in human history.

2. The bleakest accomplishment.

3. The Son of God was humiliated on a tree.

B. "It's Friday, But Sunday's Coming!"