RICAM Calabar

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Lesson 43

Topic: Jesus on the Cross

Memory Verse: "Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith 'I thirst" (John 19:28)

Lesson Reading: John 19:25-35

Central Truth: His life was not taken from Him by force, but freely given up.

Aim of Lesson: To emphasize on the finished work of Christ on the cross.

Introduction: On the cross, Jesus gave up the ghost and His side was pierced with a sword.

LESSON EXPOSITION

1. Jesus provided for His mother. John 19:25-29 N/B: At His death, Jesus tenderly provided for His mother. (i) Sometimes, when God removes one comfort from us, He raises up another for us. when we looked not for it.

(ii) Christ's example should teach all men to honour their parents in life and death, How? (a) to provide for their wants and
(b) to promote their comfort by every means in their power or within their reach.

2. Jesus' dying word. John 19:30-32
Observe the dying word where with Jesus breathed out His soul- it is finished! Meaning:

(i) The counsels of the Father concerning His sufferings were now fulfilled.
(ii) The ceremonial law is abolished;
(iii) The substance is now come, and all the shadows are done away.
(iv) An end is made of transgression by bringing in an everlasting righteousness.
(v) The work of man's redemption and salvation is now completed Confirmation of His death. John 19:19-33-35

3. Note: A trial was made to whether Jesus was dead - He died in less time that persons crucified commonly did.
(i) It showed that He had laid down His life of Himself.
(ii) The spear broke up the very fountains of life.
(iii) Being so solemnly attested, shows there was something peculiar in it.
(iv) The blood and water that flowed out signified those two benefits which all believers partake of through Christ- Justification and sanctification; blood for atonement, water for purification.

Conclusion: All types and prophecies of the Old Testament, which

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Lesson 40

Topic: Jesus before Pilate Judgement seat

Memory Verse: "To this end was I born, and for this cause came I unto the world, that I shall bear witness unto the truth"

Lesson Reading: John 18:35-40

Central truth: No human was qualify to Judge Christ because he was without sin and fault.

Aim: To teach us that Jesus who came to save man from sin cannot by human find him a sinner.

Introduction: Jesus declared that he came to bear witness about the truth, that is in him and the father (John 14:6) what is the truth Pilate asked, the truth they couldn't understand until he was crucified, Pilate was a wavering judge who initially exonerated Jesus before bending to the will of the crowd and condemning him to death.

LESSON EXPOSITION

1. Pilate's Questions. John 18:35-37
Pilate knew no real charge against Jesus but only what the ruler told him about Jesus Jesus confessed that he is a king and his kingdom is not of this world, because he receives his power and authority from above to bear witness to the truth.

2. Pilate find no fault in Jesus. John 18: 38-40 Pilate was puzzled because he couldn't know and recognize the one that was before him. He hurriedly informed the Jews that he finds no fault in him at all. though he tried to release him by his scheme but the pressure from the Jews was so much that he had to condemn Jesus to dead.

Conclusion: It is very difficult to have clear justice in the world. The only true and right judge is Jesus Christ.

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Lesson 39

Topic: Peter Outrightly Denied Christ.

Memory Verse: "And Peter went out and wept bitterly." Luke 22:62

Lesson Reading: John 18:24-34

Central Truth: Peter denied Christ and became converted when he realized himself. How many are denying Christ today?

Aim: To teach us that we should not rely on our strength to obey the word of God but to depend on his GRACE.

Introduction: Jesus predicted the denial of Peter stating he will deny him before rooster crow. Following the arrest of Jesus, Peter denied him three times but the third denial heard the rooster crow. he recalls the prediction and began to cry bitterly.

LESSON EXPOSITION

1. The c**k crows. John 18:25-27 Peter for the second and third time denied Christ immediately he heard the crowing of the rooster and was reminded of the word of the Lord. He was very sorrowful indicating repentance.

2. Jesus appear before Pilate. John 18:28-34 Pilate began the trial of Jesus by asking the Jews to state his offence and they were not able to produce any and all they wanted Pilate to do was to sentence him to death so that blame will be on Pilate. The Jews accused him the king of the Jews but Jesus confessed that he came to bear witness of the truth.

Conclusion: Everybody should be mindful of what we do with Christ whether good or bad. There is always an after effect.