Pre-Lenten Journey 2024: Why Did They Kill Jesus?

In this sermon, we will discuss why Jesus was crucified. Particularly who and what crucified Him. We will emphasize the importance of Lent, a time of repentance and preparation for Easter. Showing how Jesus’ death was necessary to save humanity from God’s wrath due to their sin. This message will explore the motives behind the various conspirators of Jesus’ crucifixion, including threats to religious authority, personal greed, and mob mentality. We will be challenged to reflect on our response to Jesus and make a conscious choice to follow Him or to join the crowd and crucify Him.

Recording

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Study Guide

Take the sermon further with friends and family with these discussion questions.

1- How can the season of Lent help believers draw closer to Jesus and deepen their commitment to Him?
– Application: What personal Lenten practices do you plan to implement this year, and how do you expect them to help strengthen your relationship with Jesus?

2- What role did mob mentality play in the crucifixion of Jesus?
– Application: Have you ever experienced being swayed by popular opinion or peer pressure when it comes to your faith, and how can you guard against it?

3. What were some of the motives of those who killed Jesus, as described in the sermon?
– Application: Why is it important to recognize these motives when reflecting on the crucifixion, and how can knowing them help us stand with Jesus in faith?

4- Based on Ephesians 2:1-5, what was the state of humanity before Jesus’ sacrifice?
– Application: In what areas of your life do you think you were once trapped in sin, and how has Jesus’ sacrifice helped you overcome those sins?

4- Why is it important for Christians to understand why Jesus was crucified?
– Application: How has understanding the reasons behind Jesus’ crucifixion deepened your personal faith and commitment to Christ?

Scripture References

Galatians 1:4
Ephesians 2:1-5
1 John 2:1–2
Matthew 11:6, 26:26–28, 27:22–23
Mark 3:6
Luke 4:29-30, 19:47, 22:3-6, 23:34
John 3:14-15, 12:6, 12:53, 15:18-21, 19:12
Acts 3:17
Hebrews 4:12