Introduction:
Life's Two Biggest Questions, Answered on the Cross (John 19:17-27):
- Is there Purpose in Wickedness ? (John 19:17-24)
- Does Jesus Really Care ? (John 19:25-27)
Romans 8:32 - He (God) who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also with Him graciously give us all things?
1 Peter 5:7 - cast all your anxieties on him, because He cares for you.
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Small Group Discussion
Read John 19:17-27
What was your big “take-away” from this passage / message?
Why do you think Pilate wrote what he wrote (John 19:19, 22)? Why did he stop giving into the Jews’ demands? What was God's purpose in making this happen?
Tell of a time in your life when you witnessed God use man's wickedness to accomplish Gospel purposes.
Why didn't Jesus make arrangements for Mary before (or even after) the cross? Why did He do this while on the cross? What does this tell you about Jesus?
Breakout
Pray for one another.