He Laid Down His Life

Jesus said in John 10:11, "I am the good shepherd.  The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."

I.  Post-resurrection references to the death of Christ in 1 John.

     A.  Jesus our advocate.  (1 John 2:1-2)

     B.  Jesus our willing sacrifice.  (1 John 3:16)

     C.  Jesus our gift from God.  (1 John 4:9-10)

     D.  Jesus our full sacrifice.  (1 John 5:6-8)

II.  Pre-crucifixion reference to the death of Christ in the Old Testament.

     A.  Jesus the seed of woman and defeater of Satan.  (Gen. 3:15)

     B.  Jesus the crucified.  (Ps. 22:1-24)

     C.  Jesus the suffering servant and exalted Lord.  (Isa. 52:13-53:12)

III.  Gospel references to the death of Christ as reports of what actually happened.

     See Matt. 27:32ff; Mark 15:21ff; Luke 23:26ff; John 19:17-37