Text: Jn. 16:30-33

Scripture Reading: Mt. 26:55-57

Alone

Alone

Intro

For a while Jesus was popular with the people wherever

He went – Rarely ever “alone” Mk. 2:4: The paralytic man was lowered down through the roof! Jn. 6:2: Crowds followed Him because of the miracles. Jn. 6:5-14: Jesus fed the 5,000 Jn. 6:15: The people were about to grab Jesus and make Him

their king!

Saints need to know that no matter how “alone” we

may feel in this life, God is always with us!

Loneliness can cause depression and pain – most people

don’t want to feel all alone!

Alone

Intro

Jn. 16:30-3330. "Now we know that You know all things, and have no need for anyone to question

You; by this we believe that You came from God."31. Jesus answered them, "Do you now believe?32. "Behold, an hour is coming, and has already come, for you to be scattered, each to

his own home, and to leave Me alone; and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with Me.

33. "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world."

Jesus knew the popularity would end – His hour would come!

Jesus suffered being alone so that we never have to!

Alone

Alone In the GardenIs. 53:3: He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with

grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not

esteem Him.Mt. 26:36-46: He asked His closest friends to watch

andpray with Him, and they slept Is. 53:3: In the Garden of Gethsemane is the “man of sorrows

and acquainted with grief.” Lk. 22:45: They were “sleeping from sorrow.” Mt. 26:45-50: The last time He came to His disciples and found

them sleeping, He told them the hour of watching and praying had passed – the betrayer was at hand.“Night With Ebon Pinion” Stanza 2

“Smitten for offenses Which were not His own, He, for our transgressions, Had to weep alone; No friend with words to comfort, Nor hand to help was there, When the Meek and Lowly Humbly bowed in prayer.”

Alone

Alone In the GardenIs. 53:3: He was despised and forsaken of men, A man of sorrows and acquainted with

grief; And like one from whom men hide their face He was despised, and we did not

esteem Him.

Though the world may turn against Him, we must ever be

His friend! Jn. 1:10-11: He came to His own and His own received Him not. Jn. 15:18-21: We must determine to serve Him no matter what

and be willing to suffer for His sake!

Jn. 14:1515. "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

Jn. 15:1414. "You are My friends if you do what I command you.

Jesus was alone in the Garden, but He will never leave His

friends! (Those who obey His word – Mt. 28:20)

Alone

Alone In the Halls of Pilate Mt. 26:55-57: 55. At that time Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out with

swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would against a robber? Every day I used to sit in the temple teaching and you did not seize Me.

56. "But all this has taken place to fulfill the Scriptures of the prophets." Then all the disciples left Him and fled.

57. Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

Mt. 26:55-57: When Jesus was arrested, His friends and

disciples all “left Him and fled” Mk. 14:50-52: “They all left Him and fled” and one even escaped

naked! Lk. 22:54-62: The denial of the apostle Peter

(Mt. 26:73-74; Lk. 22:60-62)

“I’ll Be A Friend To Jesus” Stanza 1 “They tried my Lord and Master, With no one to

defend; Within the halls of Pilate, He stood without a friend.” Lk. 22:63-65: He was mistreated – No friend there.

Jn. 19:12-16: Pilate was more concerned of being a “friend to Caesar” than a friend to the Son of God.

Alone Alone In the Halls of PilateMt. 26:55-57: 55. At that time Jesus said to the crowds, "Have you come out with

swords and clubs to arrest Me as you would against a robber? Every day I used to sit in the temple teaching and you did not seize Me.

56. "But all this has taken place to fulfill the Scriptures of the prophets." Then all the disciples left Him and fled.

57. Those who had seized Jesus led Him away to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were gathered together.

The world will forsake and deny Him (Jn. 1:10; 15:18),

but saints must confess Him! Mt. 10:32-3332. "Therefore everyone who confesses Me before men, I will also confess him before

My Father who is in heaven.33. "But whoever denies Me before men, I will also deny him before My Father who is in

heaven.

II Tim. 2:3 (I Pet. 2:21-25)3. Suffer hardship with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Jesus stood alone in the judgment halls of Pilate, but He

will never desert or forsake His friends! (Those who keep His commands – Jn. 15:14; Heb.

13:5-6)

Alone

Alone At the CrossMt. 27:45-46: 45. Now from the sixth hour darkness fell upon all the land until the

ninth hour.46. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "ELI,

ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?" that is, "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?"

Mt. 27:45-46: “Why have you forsaken Me?”

Though forsaken by man, His Father was with Him! Jn. 8:29; 16:32; Jn. 17:22: “I am not alone, because the Father

is with Me.” (Jn. 16:32)

Alone

Alone At the CrossMt. 27:45-46: 45. Now from the sixth hour darkness fell upon all the land until the

ninth hour.46. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "ELI,

ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?" that is, "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?"

Mk. 15:40-41: List of women watching from a distance who followed Him from Galilee:

Mary Magdalene (doesn't stay distant the whole time)

Mary (the mother of James the younger/less and Joseph)

Mother of James and John (sons of Zebedee) Salome Many other women came up with him to

Jerusalem

There were crowds watching & mocking Him: Jn. 19:25-27: The list of those standing by Him at the cross:

Mary (Jesus' mother) Jesus' aunt (Mary's sister) Mary (wife of Clopas) Mary Magdalene Apostle John (“disciple whom He loved”)

Yet, hangingthere on the

cross, He was

alone!

Alone

Alone At the CrossMt. 27:45-46: 45. Now from the sixth hour darkness fell upon all the land until the

ninth hour.46. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "ELI,

ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?" that is, "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?"

“Ten Thousand Angels” Stanza 4 and Chorus “The cross of shame He took alone.” “He could have called ten

thousand angels, but He died alone, for you and me.”

Mt. 26:53 (“Legion” meant over 6,000 men)53. "Or do you think that I cannot appeal to My Father, and He

will at once put at My disposal more than twelve legions of angels?

Alone Alone At the CrossMt. 27:45-46: 45. Now from the sixth hour darkness fell upon all the land until the

ninth hour.46. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, "ELI,

ELI, LAMA SABACHTHANI?" that is, "MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME?"

The world continues to mock Jesus, but disciples must

never be ashamed of Him! Rom. 1:16: Must never be ashamed of gospel – God’s power to

save!Mk. 8:34-3834. And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, "If anyone

wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me.

35. "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.

36. "For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and forfeit his soul?37. "For what will a man give in exchange for his soul?38. "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful

generation, the Son of Man will also be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."

Jesus hung on the cross alone for the sins of the world,

but was raised and ever lives to make intercession for us

so that we never stand alone! (Heb. 7:25)

Alone

ConclusionChrist suffered all these things alone so that no

Christianever has to! Heb. 13:5-85. Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with

what you have; for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,"

6. so that we confidently say, "THE LORD IS MY HELPER, I WILL NOT BE AFRAID. WHAT WILL MAN DO TO ME?"

7. Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith.

8. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.

I Peter 5:6-7: God cares for us, and so will never desert us

While man failed Christ, He will not fail His followers!

Let us not forsake Christ but live in such a way that we

are His friends, and as such we will never have to stand

alone!

“What Must I Do To Be Saved?”Hear The Gospel (Jn. 5:24; Rom.

10:17)Believe In Christ (Jn. 3:16-18; Jn.

8:24)Repent Of Sins (Lk. 13:35; Acts

2:38)Confess Christ (Mt. 10:32; Rom.

10:10)Be Baptized (Mk. 16:16; Acts

22:16)Remain Faithful (Jn. 8:31; Rev.

2:10)

For The Erring Child of God: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn.

1:9),Pray (Acts 8:22)