Luke 23:32–43 Key Verse 42: Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. 1. Look at verse 23:35, Why didn't Jesus save himself from the cross? Why was it necessary that Jesus not save himself (Isaiah 53:5, John 1:29, Hebrews 9:22) How was crucifixion a victory for all mankind (Acts 2:23, 1 Corin 15:26)? 2. Look at verse 23:39, why do you think this man responded to Jesus with insults? How is his insult similar to Matthew 4:6? How did he see Jesus? How is he similar to Cain (Genesis 4:9)? What causes a person to ...

Jesus was Pierced for our Transgressions Isaiah 53:1-12 (Read also Isaiah 52:13-15) Key Verse: 53:5: “But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” 1. Review Isaiah’s words about “the arm of the LORD” (Is. 51:5,9; Is. 52:10; Is. 53:1). How does this expression point to the servant’s work? What questions are asked and why (Is. 53:1)? 2. What did the servant’s human condition look like (Is. 53:2)? What did he experience (Is. 53:3)? Why did men despise and reject ...

A LIVING HOPE 1 Peter 1:1–9 (Read 1 Peter 1:1–2:3; 1 Peter 2:9–12; 1 Peter 3:15–17; 1 Peter 4:7–10; 1 Peter 5:1–4) (1) What contrasting identities does Peter want Christians to embrace (1 Peter 1:1-2,6; 1 Peter 2:9-11)? Why is it important to know our identity as God’s elect? How might we hold on to this compound identity (personally and as a church) this year? (2) What is “a living hope,” and how is it different from hopes in this present life (1 Peter 1:3–5)? How does a living hope inspire believers (1 Peter 1:6-9)? What evidence have you seen ...