Christ's Betrayal Through Resurrection

The life of Jesus Christ has been recorded in the gospels. The following outline and scriptures explain what happened to Him in the last days of His physical existence on earth. From the confrontation of the Pharisees, which led to His betrayal and arrest, to His resurrection has been documented.

Tuesday: Christ's Five Confrontations with the Pharisees and Sadducees

1. Questioning His authority (Matthew 21:23-27; Mark 11:27-33; Luke 20:3-8)

2. Paying tribute to Caesar (Matthew 22:15-22; Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:19-25)

3. The doctrine of the resurrection (Matthew 22:23-33; Mark 12:18-27; Luke 20:27-40)

4. The greatest commandment (Matthew 22:34-40; Mark 12:28-34)

5. The Messiah (Matthew 22:4-6; Mark 12:35-37; Luke 20:41-44)

Christ's Condemnation of the Pharisees (Matthew 23:1-36; Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:45-47)

The Widow's Mite (Mark 12:41-44; Luke 21:1-4)

Christ Weeps Over Jerusalem on Two Occasions:

1. First Occasion (Matthew 23:37-39; Luke 13:34, 35)

2. Second Occasion (Luke 19:41-44)

Christ Preaches the Mount Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24, 25)

Christ Predicts His Betrayal and Crucifixion (Matthew 26:1, 2)

The Plot by the Pharisees (Matthew 26:3-5; Mark 14:1, 2; Luke 22:1, 2)

Thursday: Preparations for the Passover (Matthew 26:17-19; Mark 14:12-16; Luke 21:7-13)

In the Upper Room (Matthew 26:17-29; Mark 14:12-25; Luke 22:7-30; John 13-14)

The Singing of a Hymn (Matthew 26:30; Mark 14:26)

Christ Preaches His Thursday Night Passover Sermon (John 15,16)

1. His death (Matthew 26:31; Mark 14:27)

2. His resurrection (Matthew 26:32; Mark 14:28)

En Route to Gethsemane (Luke 22:35-38)

In Gethsemane (Matthew 26:36-56; Mark 14:32-52; Luke 22:39-53; John 18:1-12)

I. The Jewish, religious trials

A. The three-fold perversion during these trials (the denunciation by Annas, Caiaphas, and the Sanhedrin)

1. Christ stands before Annas (John 18:13, 14, 19-23)

2. Christ stands before Caiaphas (Matthew 26:57, 59-68; Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54, 63-65; John 18:24)

3. Christ stands before the entire Sanhedrin (Matthew 27:1; Mark 15:1)

B. The two-fold tragedy during those trials (the denials of Peter and death of Judas)

1. The denials by Peter (Matthew 26:33-35, 69-73, 75; Mark. 14:29-31, 54, 66-70, 72; Luke 22:31-34, 54-59, 61, 62; John 13:36-38, 18:15-17, 25-27)

2. The death of Judas (Matthew 27:3-10)

A. Christ stands before Pilate (the first time) (Matthew 27:2, 11, 12-14; Mark. 15:25; Luke 23:1-5; John 18:28-38)

B. Christ stands before Herod Antipas (Luke 23:6-12)

C. Christ stands before Pilate (the final time) (Matthew 27: 15-26; Luke 15:6-15; Luke 23:13-24; John 18:40; 19:1, 4, 5, 7-15)

III. The military, mockery trial

Christ stands before the soldiers (Matthew 27:27-31; Mark 15:16-20; John 19:2,3)

1. The man of Cyrene, lifting up the cross (Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26)

2. The maidens of Jerusalem, lamenting over the cross (Luke 23:27-31)

I. The first three hours (9:00 am till Noon)

A. First words from the cross: "FATHER, FORGIVE THEM; FOR THEY KNOW NOT WHAT THEY DO." (Luke 23:34)

B. Second statement from the cross: "VERILY I SAY UNTO THEE, TODAY SHALT THOU BE WITH ME IN PARADISE." (Luke 23:43)

C. Third statement from the cross: "WOMAN, BEHOLD THY SON! BEHOLD THY MOTHER." (John 19:26, 27)

A. Fourth statement From The Cross: "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME?" (Matthew 27:46)

C. Sixth statement from the cross: "IT IS FINISHED." (John 19:30)

D. Seventh and last statement from the cross: "FATHER, INTO THY HANDS I COMMEND MY SPIRIT." (Luke 23:46)

I. At 3:00 pm

A. The Heavenly action

1. Regarding the temple (Matthew 27:51; Mark 15:3 8; Luke 23:45)

2. Regarding the terrain (Matthew 27:51)

3. Regarding some tombs (Matthew 27:52, 53)

B. The human reaction

1. The confession of the centurion (Matthew 27:54; Mark 15:39; Luke 23:47)

2. The confusion of the crowd (Luke 23:48)

A. The piercing of Christ's lifeless body (John 19:31-37)

B. The preparing of Christ's lifeless body (Matthew 27:55-57, 61; Mark 15:40, 45, 47; Luke 23:49-52, 55, 56; John 19:38, 39)

C. The placing of Christ's lifeless body (Matthew 27:59, 60; Mark 11 :46, Luke 23:53, 54; John 19:40-42)

Sunday: The Resurrection Of Christ

I. Indications of the resurrection:

An empty sepulchre! (Matthew 28:8; Mark 16: 17; Luke 24:1-12 John 20:1-10)

II. Validations of the resurrection: A risen Savior!

Note: Christ would make ten, recorded, separate appearances during the 40 days from His resurrection to the ascension. Five occurred on that first Easter Sunday, while the final five transpired during the remaining 39 days.

A. First resurrection appearance: To Mary Magdalene (Mark 16:9, 10; John 20:11-13, 15-18)

B. Second resurrection appearance: To some women (Matthew 28:5-15)

C. Third resurrection appearance: To the Emmaus disciples (Mark 16:12, 13; Luke 24:13-35)

D. Fourth resurrection appearance: To Simon Peter (Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5)

E. Fifth resurrection appearance: To the ten apostles in the Upper Room (Mark 16:14; Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-23)

F. Sixth resurrection appearance: To the eleven apostles in the Upper Room (with Thomas being present) (John 20:24-30)

G. Seventh resurrection appearance: To seven apostles by the Galilean Sea (John 21:1-14)

H. Eighth resurrection appearance: To the eleven apostles plus 500 disciples on a Galilean mountain (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-18; 1 Corinthians 15:6, 7)

I. Ninth resurrection appearance: To James, half-brother of Christ (1 Corinthians 15:7)

J. Tenth resurrection appearance: To the eleven apostles on Mount Olivet (Luke 24:36-50)

The Ascension Of Christ (Mark 16:19, 20; Luke 24:51-53)

The harmony of the gospels eloquently present the important events in Christ's life. Documentation has shown the major events from His pre-betrayal time on earth until His resurrection and ascension. Scriptural support from all of the gospels reveals how they coincide; they tell a complete story from four unique points of view.