Have you taken time to consider Jesus’ passion?
Hebrews 12:3 says to Consider: ἀναλογίζομαι analogízomai to think over, ponder, to consider by weighing, comparing
Consider Him:
Consider Him: at the Last Supper
John 13 – washed feet.
Institutes the Lord's Supper Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22 – Do this in remembrance – (i.e., consider Him) Take, eat, this is my body, this cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.
Consider Him: On the way to the Garden
John 15:9-11 – I have loved you, I will lay down my life
"These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.” (John 15:11 NKJV)
The sorrow of Jesus’ death will turn into joy:
"Most assuredly, I say to you that you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.” (John 16:20 NKJV)
Consider Him: in the Garden prayer
Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:39-46:
“Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me." (39) He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will." (Matthew 26:38-39 NKJV)
“Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: "Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You, ... (13) "But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have My joy fulfilled in themselves.” (John 17:1, 13 NKJV)
Consider Him: being Arrested and betrayed (Judas and Peter)
Judas sells Jesus for 30 pieces of silver and leads a mob to arrest Jesus. (Matthew 26:47-56; Mark 14:43-52; Luke 47-53; John 18:1-11)
Peter denies Jesus. (Matthew 26:69-75; Mark 14:66-72; Luke 22:54-62; John 18:15-27)
12. As you consider these events above, what stands out for you?
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Consider Him: with False charges, false witnesses.
Before Pilate (Matthew 27:1-14, Mark 15:1-5; Luke 23:1-5; John 18:28-38) Jews plot to kill Jesus and bring false accusations – Pilate finds no fault. Barabbas is released by being persuaded by the Jewish rulers.
Consider Him: His beatings, mockings, and humiliation.
Pilate had Jesus scourged – the soldiers mocked Jesus, crown of thorns, purple robe (Matthew 27:27-31; Mark 15:16-20, John 19:5-19)
“Crucify Him, crucify Him” (Matthew 27:22-25; Mark 15:10-15; Luke 23:20-25; John 19:5-16)
Consider Him: Carrying a Cross and being crucified
Jesus carries His Cross [with Simon a Cyrenian] between two thieves – Soldiers divided His garments and cast lots (Matthew 27:32-35; Mark 15:21-24; Luke 23:26-33; John 19:17-18)
Consider Him: others Mocking – wagging their heads, blasphemed Him.
By the Pharisees, scribes, and elders, and thieves:
"He saved others, let Him save Himself – IF HE IS THE CHRIST – then we will believe." (Matthew 27:39-44; Mark 15:29-32; Luke 23:35-39)
Consider Him: Becoming sin
“For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21 NKJV)
“Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. (5) But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. (6) All we like sheep have gone astray; We have turned, everyone, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.“ (Isaiah 53:4-6 NKJV)
“Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree"). (Galatians 3:13 NKJV)
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit.” (1 Peter 3:18 NKJV)
Consider Him: His prayers from the Cross
“Father forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34)
“I thirst!” (John 19:28)
“It is finished!” (John 19:30)
“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” (Luke 23:46)
Jesus cried out with a loud voice and died: (Matthew 27:50-56; Mark 15:37-41; Luke 23:46-49; John 19:30)Soldier pierced His side and out flowed water and blood, and the Centurion said: "Truly this was the Son of God."
Consider Him: His burial
Joseph of Arimathea with Nicodemus buried in his tomb. (Matthew 27:57-66; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:38-42)
Wrapped body, placed in the tomb, rolled a stone – the Pharisees set a guard. Witnesses saw the burial site
Consider Him: His resurrection
The stone is rolled away. (Matthew 28:1-10; Mark 16:1-13; Luke 24:1-49; John 20:1-18-31; 1 Corinthians 15:5-8)
The tomb is empty; Angles say: He is not here; He has risen - Mary sees Jesus first; Jesus' first words: “Rejoice!” The disciples on the road to Emmaus, explains all of the OT pointed to Him. Appears to disciples, to Thomas the next week. Explains the OT. Jesus is seen for the next 40 days by the women, Peter, the disciples, over 500 at once, by James (Jesus' bio brother), Paul.
Consider Him: His ascension
(Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:9)
After giving the disciples the charge of the great commission, Jesus ascends up into heaven before their eyes.