A few weeks ago I had the privilege to serve as Youth Pastor at a Christian Camp. Please click here to see the blog post about the amazing week God provided!

In the mornings I preached a series of messages on the final week of Jesus.

Below, for each message, you’ll find a synopsis of the teaching, the complete message on video, a “before” photo of the painting, and an “after” photo. I hope they are a blessing to you!

1. Jesus’ Final Visit:

   Description: In this message I taught that Jesus knew He was coming to Jerusalem to die as the Passover lamb. The people cheered Him, mistakenly thinking He was coming to free them from Roman oppression. The same crowd will turn on Him and demand His crucifixion in a few short days. Those in power hated Jesus. Judas will betray Him for the price of a slave. Jesus’ death fulfills prophesy and gives meaning to the Passover.

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2. Jesus is Betrayed/Arrested:

   Description: This message teaches that after the Passover meal, Jesus prayed with such anguish that he sweat blood. Three disciples slept instead of prayed. Jesus was betrayed by a friend. His disciples fled. He was taken away, beaten, spit on. Pilate found nothing wrong with Him, but fell to the demands of the crowd to crucify Jesus. Jesus was beaten and mocked prior to His execution. A somber message prior to Jesus’ triumph.

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3. King of the Jews – The Crucifixion of Jesus:

   Description: This message teaches that when Jesus was crucified, it was His plan all along. He provided covering for sin. It used to be that only one person could enter God’s presence once per year. Jesus made a way for those who follow Him to have access to God always! The dividing curtain in the Temple tore from the top down. Jesus defeated sin and the devil. Jesus didn’t deserve crucifixion, but willingly did it for those who will repent and believe.

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4. Jesus in the Old Testament:

   Description: This message shows some of the many places in the Old Testament where Jesus is foretold and the message that there must be a perfect blood sacrifice for sins is found. Over and over the message is re-told: we have sinned, and God demands only one way out of our predicament – the death of a spotless lamb to take our place.

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5. Jesus is Resurrected!!!:

   Description: In this message I taught that Jesus did not stay dead. He raised Himself from the dead! Because of this, we can KNOW FOR SURE that the Bible is true, that there is life after death, that Jesus is God and has authority. With His authority, He commands us to turn from our sin and trust the gospel. And we can have true hope of Heaven when we die! Great news indeed!!!

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