EHPC Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church

Sermon Notes God’s Choice (vv. 1-3) God the Builder (v. 1) The Love of God (v. 2) The Words of God (v. 3) God’s Grace (vv. 4-6) The Enemies of God (v. 4) The Glory of the City (vv. 5-6) Our Response (v. 7) Fulfillment Heavenly Ways

Cleansing (v. 1) Power (vv. 2-6) Agent (v. 7) Trial (vv. 8-9)

A. Jewish Hypocrisy (vv. 31-33) B. Roman Brutality (vv. 34-35) C. Divine Providence (vv. 36-37)

The Son’s Focus (v. 28) Atonement Scripture Fulfilled  The Son’s Thirst (vv. 28-29) Thirst Vinegar Purpose  The Son’s Faithfulness (v. 30) Decree Finished  The End

The King’s Word (vv. 23-24) Plunder (v. 23) Fulfillment (v. 24) Application : From His death flows all the cleansing required by the people of God. The King’s Provision (vv. 25-27) Four Faithful Women (v. 25) Contrast Character Application : Believe the Words of Jesus.  Adoption (vv. 26-27) Duty to Mother Why John? Application : The Saviour’s love is unwavering and undisturbed by the weight of you...

A. The King’s Burden (vv. 16-17) 1. Taken 2. Skull 3. Cross 4. Application a. Hate Sin b. Bear Reproach B. The King Ascended (v. 18) 1. They Crucified Him 2. Numbered with the Transgressors C. The King Proclaimed (vv. 19-20) 1. The Placard 2. The Truth 3. The Reign 4. Application: t he wrath of men shall praise God . D. The King Remains (vv. 21-22) 1. Rejection 2. Providence

A sermon in advance of officer elections.

Resolve Broken (vv. 12-13) The Lamb of God (v. 14) Rebellion (vv. 15-16)

A. Allegation (v. 7) 1. Change in Tactic 2. Roman Duty 3. Faulty Conclusion B. Desperation (vv. 8-9) 1. Fear (v. 8) 2. Silence (v. 9) C. Rebuke (vv. 10-11) 1. Authority (v. 10) 2. Correction (v. 11a) 3. Condemnation (v. 11b)

A. Pour 1. Application of Redemption 2. The Spirit of God 3. A Mark of True Repentance B. Look 1. Driven to Repentance 2. Pierced 3. Trinity C. Mourn 1. Response 2. Godly vs. Worldly Sorrow 3. Character of the Sorrow D. Cleanse

I. Introduction: II. Main Argument A. Manipulation (vv. 1-3) 1. Punishment 2. Mocking B. Guiltless (v. 4) 1. Intention 2. Innocence C. Behold the Man (v. 5) 1. Ridiculous 2. Ecce homo D. Bloodlust (v. 6a) 1. Grave Miscalculation 2. Smell of Blood E. Resignation (v. 6b) 1. Exasperation 2. Firmness 3. Refusal III.Conclusion

A. Burden (v. 1) 1. Oracle or Burden 2. Content of the Burden a. The Identity of Judah and Jerusalem b. The Timing of the Day of the Lord 3. The Source of the Burden B. Judgment (vv. 2-4) 1. Self Inflicted (vv. 2-3) a. The Church Under Siege b. Wicked Intoxicated c. The Church a Heavy Stone 2. Madness (v. 4) 3. Application a. God’s Eyes are Always Open Toward His Peopleb. God Confounds and Shames...

A. Irony (18:39-40) B. Abuse (19:1-3)

A. Kingdom (vv. 33-36) 1. Allegation (v. 35) 2. Answer (v. 36) B. Purpose (v. 37) 1. Confusion 2. King 3. Purpose 4. Witness 5. Listen C. Dismissal (v. 38) 1. Ignorance 2. Guiltless

A. The Coming Judgment (vv. 1-3) B. One Last Shepherd (vv. 4-6) C. The Obedient Shepherd (vv. 7-11) 1. Rod and Staff 2. Reason for Rejection 3. Failure? of Zechariah’s Ministry D. Contempt for the Shepherd (vv .12-14) 1. Request for Wages 2. Rejection of Wages 3. Rejection of God E. Fulfillment by the Good Shepherd (vv. 15-17)

A. Nature of the Kingdom 1. Why is the relation of Christ’s and Caesar’s kingdoms important? 2. How are the kingdoms of Christ and Caesar different? 3. Is it possible for a government to be non-religious? 4. How should the government relate to Christ’s Kingdom? B. Evidence of the Kingdom 1. How does Jesus demonstrate the nature of His Kingdom? 2. How does Christ’s Kingdom take over the world? 3. H...

. Incredulous (v. 33) a. What is the allegation? b. What does Pilate realize upon seeing Jesus? c. What is the focus of Pilate’s inquiry? 2. Clarity (v. 34) a. What sort of answer does Pilate’s question require? b. Why does Jesus want to make the question clearer? c. How has Jesus turned the tables? 3. Obstinance (v. 35a) 4. Pleading (v. 35b) 5. Application: Beware the fear of man.

. The Shepherd’s Work (vv. 1-4) 1. Call to Faithfulness 2. Condemnation of the Faithless (vv. 2-3a) 3. Compassion on the Scattered (v. 3) 4. The Good Shepherd (v. 4) B. The Conquest (vv. 5-12) 1. The Good News (v. 5) 2. The Mighty Men (v. 5) 3. Restoration (vv. 6-9) 4. Return (v. 10) 5. Retribution (v. 11) 6. Regneration (v. 12) III. Conclusion

Call to Faithfulness (v. 1) Practical Concerns Spiritual Diagnosis  Application : Do we entrust what is most precious, most needful to God, and are we patiently waiting upon Him? Condemnation (v. 2) False Religion Wandering People Faithless Shepherds  Compassion (v. 3) The Lord’s Flock Transformation Cornerstone (v. 4) Provision Application : How shall these blessings come to pass?

Messiah Abandoned (vv. 1-2) God Worshiped (vv. 3-5) Messiah Mocked (vv. 6-8)

The Strike (22-23) The Transfer (24) The Denials (25-27)

Questions (19) Focus (20) Rebuke (21)

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The Watcher of Israel (v. 1) Conquest of the Mighty (vv. 2-4) Conquest of the Profane (vv. 5-6) Worship of the Remnant (v. 7-8)

A. Mastery (vv. 1-2) B. Majesty (vv. 3-6) C. Mandate (vv. 7-8) D. Mission (vv. 9-11)