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Christianity

Christianity. Sermon to Sacrifice. Passion. In Catholic cathedrals, 14 depictions or scenes of the Passion can be found on the walls. Called the Stations of the Cross. From Latin pasi meaning to suffer Covers the events of the last week of Jesus’ life. Jerusalem.

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Christianity

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  1. Christianity Sermon to Sacrifice

  2. Passion In Catholic cathedrals, 14 depictions or scenes of the Passion can be found on the walls. Called the Stations of the Cross From Latin pasi meaning to suffer Covers the events of the last week of Jesus’ life

  3. Jerusalem • Jesus and his disciples arrive in Jerusalem for the Passover • “when I (God) see the blood I will pass over.” • Jesus comes riding on a Donkey • Symbols???

  4. Jesus’ Last Supper • Jesus and his disciples share the Passover meal • “eat; this is my body” • “drink; this is my blood” • Lord’s Supper / Eucharist

  5. Jesus’ Betrayal / Arrest • Judas agrees to lead Roman soldiers to Jesus for 30pcs of silver • “What crime has he committed?” • Jews “King of the Jews” • Rome “Treason” and insurrection

  6. Jesus’ Crucifixion • Romans crucified 1000s of criminals • Death was through asphyxiation • Exposure to the elements • Death could take hours, even days

  7. Jesus’ Crucifixion • “Father, forgive them” • Jesus dies and is placed in a tomb before the Sabbath begins at sundown Friday • Sunday spices are taken to the body • BUT IT’S GONE

  8. Jesus’ Resurrection • “Why do you look for the living among the dead. He is risen.” • Jesus appears to… • Women • Disciples • Followers • Paul

  9. Jesus’ Ascension • After Jesus spooks everyone, he leaves and ascends to heaven • “You will receive power when the Spirit of God comes

  10. Why? • The Messiah would… • Be betrayed • Be hated / rejected / and judged • Suffer • Be beaten • Die a violent death • Defeat death • Just like Jesus conquered the devil in the desert, he conquered death on the cross

  11. Sacrifice • Disobedience = separation from God • Separation + Sacrifice = God’s Grace • Jews were coming to Jerusalem to offer their Sacrificial Lamb at Passover… • Jesus became the Ultimate Sacrificial Lamb

  12. Symbolism / Mythology

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