From Cross To Crown

“From Cross to Crown: The Journey of Redemption and Victory"

"The Price He Paid, The Victory We Gain"

Week 1: The Week Before – The Road to the Cross

• Scripture Focus: Matthew 21–26, Mark 11–14, Luke 19–22, John 12–17
• Topics Covered:
• The Triumphal Entry (Palm Sunday)
• Cleansing the Temple
• Teaching in the Temple & Confrontations with Religious Leaders
• The Last Supper & Institution of the New Covenant
• Jesus’ Prayer in Gethsemane
• Key Themes: Fulfilled prophecy, Jesus’ preparation for the cross, submission to the Father’s will
• Discussion Questions:

1. What does Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem signify?
2. How does the Last Supper establish a new covenant?
3. What can we learn from Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane?

Week 2: The Trials and Beatings – The Cost of Redemption

• Scripture Focus: Matthew 26:47–27:31, Mark 14:43–15:20, Luke 22:47–23:25, John 18–19:16
• Topics Covered:
• Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest
• The Trials Before the Sanhedrin, Pilate, and Herod
• Peter’s Denial and Judas’ Remorse
• The Beatings, Mockings, and Crown of Thorns
• Key Themes: Injustice, suffering for righteousness, the silence of Jesus before His accusers
• Discussion Questions:

1. Why did Jesus remain silent before His accusers?
2. How do the trials of Jesus reflect the fallen nature of humanity?
3. What does Jesus’ suffering teach us about endurance and obedience?

Week 3: The Cross – The Ultimate Sacrifice

• Scripture Focus: Matthew 27:32–56, Mark 15:21–41, Luke 23:26–49, John 19:17–37
• Topics Covered:
• The Journey to Golgotha
• The Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross
• The Veil of the Temple Torn in Two
• The Fulfillment of Prophecy (Psalm 22, Isaiah 53)
• Key Themes: Atonement, substitutionary sacrifice, victory in suffering
• Discussion Questions:

1. What is the significance of Jesus’ last words on the cross?
2. How does the tearing of the temple veil symbolize access to God?
3. Why is Jesus’ suffering and death central to the gospel message?

Week 4: The Burial – Silence, Waiting, and Victory to Come

• Scripture Focus: Matthew 27:57–66, Mark 15:42–47, Luke 23:50–56, John 19:38–42
• Topics Covered:
• Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus Bury Jesus
• The Roman Seal and Guard at the Tomb
• The Disciples in Hiding and the Silence of Saturday
• Key Themes: The fulfillment of prophecy, waiting on God’s plan, the faith of those who still believed
• Discussion Questions:

1. Why is the burial of Jesus an essential part of the gospel?
2. What can we learn from the faithfulness of Joseph and Nicodemus?
3. How do we respond when God seems silent?

Week 5: The Resurrection – Victory Over Death

• Scripture Focus: Matthew 28:1–15, Mark 16:1–14, Luke 24:1–49, John 20–21
• Topics Covered:
• The Empty Tomb & The Angelic Announcement
• Jesus’ Appearances to Mary Magdalene, the Disciples, and Thomas
• The Road to Emmaus
• Jesus’ Restoration of Peter
• Key Themes: Resurrection power, faith strengthened, victory over sin and death
• Discussion Questions:

1. How does the resurrection validate Jesus’ mission?
2. What do Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances teach us about His love and power?
3. How does Jesus’ resurrection change our perspective on life and eternity?

Week 6: The Ascension – The Commission and Promise

• Scripture Focus: Matthew 28:16–20, Mark 16:15–20, Luke 24:50–53, Acts 1:1–11
• Topics Covered:
• The Great Commission
• Jesus’ Final Blessing and Ascension
• The Promise of the Holy Spirit
• The Disciples’ Transformation and Call to Ministry
• Key Themes: Mission, empowerment by the Spirit, Jesus’ continuing work through His Church
• Discussion Questions:

1. What is the significance of the Great Commission?
2. How does Jesus’ ascension impact our faith and mission today?
3. How does the promise of the Holy Spirit equip us to fulfill God’s plan?