The King Who Must Die and Rise

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on April 5, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: The King must die and rise—and we must not resist the plan that saves us.

1. The Plan of God [Mt. 16:21]

A. What Was Necessary

1) The Necessity of His Journey

2) The Necessity of His Suffering

3) The Necessity of His Death

4) The Necessity of His Resurrection

B. Why It Was Necessary

1) The Decree of God

2) The Fulfillment of Scripture

3) The Necessity of Redemption

2. The Presumption of Peter [Mt. 16:22]

A. His Private Rebuke

B. His Misguided Mercy

C. His Direct Denial

3. The Protest of Christ [Mt. 16:23]

A. A Satanic Source

B. A Dangerous Stumbling Block

C. A Man-Centered Mindset

Conclusion