Matthew 16:21-23
Jesus Died For Sinners
1 Corinthians 2;2, 15:3-4
I. The Prediction of Christ’s Atoning Work – Vs. 21
. Matthew 4:17
. His attention turns to teaching the disciples
. A. The Necessity of His suffering
. . A Divine ‘must’ – Psalm 22:1, Zechariah 12:1, Isaiah 53:10, Acts 2:23
. B. The Intensity of His Suffering
. C. The Source of His Suffering
. . John 1:11 – The very people He came to save
. D. The Result of His Suffering
. His Death Implied – Matthew 9:15, 12:40, 16:4
. . His Death Stated – Matthew 17:22-23, 20:18-19, 26:1-2
II. The Opposition to Christ’s Atoning Work
. It seemed to be foolishness – 1 Corinthians 1:18-23
III. The Protection of Christ’s Atoning Work