, the penitent robber that
day died _to_ sin. Jesus could do neither of these things, for he had
no sin. But that day he died _for_ sin. This truth is set forth in the
accompanying diagram, and is most suggestive. None but Jesus can die
for sin, but all sinners must either die in sin or die to sin.

[Illustration: HE DIED
IN FOR TO
__|__ __|__ __|__
| | |
| | |
| | |
SIN]

Test Questions

When did our Lord arrive at Bethany?

How do we know that the events of these eight days were of the utmost
importance in the minds of the evangelists?

Why did the ecclesiastics not want to put Jesus to death on the feast
day?

Give the first reason why his death came on a feast day.

Give the second reason for this.

Give the third reason for this action.

State in what respect the trial of Jesus was twofold.

What were the charges in the ecclesiastical trial?

What were the charges in the political trial?

What was the verdict of both Pilate and Herod about Jesus?

State in detail who were present at the crucifixion.

Give the story of the wonderful triumph of faith on the part of the
penitent robber.

What was the relationship of the three crucified men to sin?

Lesson 7

The Forty Days

New Testament Division--Second Period (Concluded)

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EVENTS | MATTHEW | MARK | LUKE | JOHN
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The Resurrection | | | |
Morning. Women Visit | | | |
the Sepulcher. | 28:1-8 | 16:1-8 | 24:1-11 | 20:1, 2
| | | |
Peter and John Visit | | | |
the Sepulcher. | ... | ... | 24:12 | 20:3-10
| | | |
Appearance to Mary | | | |
Magdalene. | ... | 16:9-11 | ... | 20:11-18
| | | |
Second Appearance. | 28:9, 10 | | |
| | | |
Report of the Guard. | 28:11-15 | | |