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In this week’s message, we stand at the foot of the cross and consider how Jesus shattered the expectations of those who thought they knew what the Messiah would do. Through the images of the Passover lamb, the Temple, and Daniel’s Son of Man, we discover that the resurrection reveals a kingdom far greater than anyone expected—one in which Christ conquers sin, death, and the devil and makes us His dwelling place, sending us into the world carrying His hope, light, love, mercy, and grace.


Bible Verses Referenced
This sermon draws heavily on both the Old and New Testaments to show how the crucifixion and resurrection fulfill themes running throughout Scripture.

  •  John 1:29 — John the Baptist identifies Jesus as “the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” This is connected directly to the Passover lamb.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  Exodus 12:46 — The Passover lamb was not to have any of its bones broken. Pastor Scott connects this with Jesus on the cross.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  John 19:33–36 — Jesus’ legs are not broken at the crucifixion, fulfilling Scripture and reinforcing the Passover-lamb imagery.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  Psalm 34:19–22, especially Psalm 34:20 — “He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.”  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  John 2:19–21 — Jesus declares, “Destroy this temple, and I will raise it again in three days,” with John explaining that Jesus was speaking about His body.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  Exodus 29:45–46 — God promises to dwell among the Israelites, providing the background for the Tabernacle and Temple imagery that the sermon ultimately applies to Jesus.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  Exodus 40:34–38 — The glory of the Lord fills the Tabernacle, with the cloud by day and fire by night demonstrating God’s presence among Israel.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  Deuteronomy 21:22–23 — Alluded to in the statement that one who hangs on a tree is cursed, emphasizing how impossible Jesus’ crucifixion would have seemed to those expecting a victorious Messiah.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  Daniel 7:23–25 — Daniel’s vision of the fourth kingdom that oppresses God’s people. Pastor Scott connects this with the Jewish experience of living under Roman rule.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  Daniel 2:44 — The promise that God will establish a kingdom that will never be destroyed and will ultimately overcome the kingdoms of the world.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  Daniel 7:13–14 — The vision of “one like a Son of Man” coming with the clouds and receiving authority, glory, sovereign power, and an everlasting kingdom.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  Luke 24:13–35 — The Road to Emmaus. This is a major backdrop to the sermon. The disciples lament, “We had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel,” before the risen Jesus explains how the Scriptures point toward Him and is ultimately recognized by them.  Sermon September 27 2026  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  The Resurrection accounts — The women arrive at the tomb and discover that the stone has been moved and Jesus is no longer there: “He is not here. He has risen.”  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  John 20:1–10 — Peter and John run to the empty tomb; Pastor Scott humorously notes John’s insistence on telling us that he outran Peter.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  John 1:14 — Alluded to near the conclusion with the idea that Jesus “dwelt among us,” continuing the sermon’s Tabernacle/Temple theme.  Sermon September 27 2026
  •  1 Corinthians 3:16 / 6:19 — Paul’s teaching that believers themselves are now God’s temple, the dwelling place of His Spirit. This becomes the sermon’s final application: God does not merely dwell in a building; He dwells in His people.