John 19:31-37 (NASB)
31 Then the Jews, because it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.

32 So the soldiers came, and broke the legs of the first man and of the other who was crucified with Him;

33 but coming to Jesus, when they saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs.

34 But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out.

35 And he who has seen has testified, and his testimony is true; and he knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.

36 For these things came to pass to fulfill the Scripture, “Not a bone of Him shall be broken.”

37 And again another Scripture says, “They shall look on Him whom they pierced.”

Introduction:

Theme: Three features of Jesus’ death necessary to establish Christianity so you will be confident in your faith.

Background: The brutal end of crucifixion vv. 31-32

The Jewish Custom v. 31a
The Roman Cruelty vv. 31b-32
Called crurifragium

I. The proof of His death leads to the need for His resurrection vv. 33-34

II. The testimony of John to His death leads to belief in Him v. 35

III. The fulfillment of Scripture in His death leads to assurance of God’s plan of salvation vv. 36-37

a. Jesus is the Passover lamb of Exodus 12:46
b. Jesus is the prophesied Lord of Zechariah 12:10

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