John 19:16b-20:31

INTRODUCTION

Tracts want you to believe in Jesus and receive the benefits that come from knowing Jesus

The four gospels = ancient evangelistic tracts

1. 0 FULFILLMENT

John 10:18

1.1 The charge

King of the Jews = Messiah = God's king on earth

1.2 The clothing

Originally just a song of an ancient king of Israel

Psalm 22: 1, 6-8, 15-18

(1.2a Snapshot of Jesus' followers)

1.3 The cry

Jesus' death is not an interference in his plans, but it is their climax

1.4 The cleanup

Crucifixion = death by asphyxiation/suffocation. Pushing up with legs in order to catch a breath

Passover = sacricial lamb dies in your place The Pierced One = God coming to earth to die in our place

1.5 Summary

Jesus is the Christ because his death happened in line with God's plans and promises

(1.5a Snapshot of Jesus' followers)

2.0 FAITH

2.1 Peter and John - from curiosity to conviction

Christianity has always been about the empty tomb

Faith sees facts and begins to recognise what they mean

2.2 Mary Magdalene - from grief to relief

Faith is not a lightening bolt experience

Angels are to be expected if Jesus truly rose from the dead

2.3 The ten disciples - from inhibition to mission

Each episode shows a growing understanding Each episode shows a greater transformation

Coming to know Jesus = peace = forgiveness = joy = mission

2.4 Thomas - from doubt to devotion

Faith = coming to be convinced that Christ has truly risen Faith leads to worship of Christ as Lord and God