“A Path Paved for God’s Promise: The Desecration, Death, and Descent of Christ” — Pastor Daniel Viezbicke

Sermon Outline

Kernel: The torture, death, and burial of Christ reenacts the death humanity has endured since the fall due to our sin. In following in our steps, Jesus enables us to follow in his through the grave by faith in his atoning sacrifice. In this desecration, death, and descent, the gospel is proclaimed to all creation.

"A Path Paved for God's Promise: The Desecration, Death, and Descent of Christ"
John 19:1–7, 14–16, 28–30, 38–42; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4a; 1 Peter 3:18–21

Introduction: The Historical Witness to Christ
1. The Desecration of Christ (John 19:1–7, 14–16)
2. The Death of Christ (John 19:28–30, 38–42; 1 Corinthians 15:1–4)
3. The Descent of Christ (1 Peter 3:18–20)
Conclusion: The Paved Path through the Grave

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