The Son of Man Predicts His Passion

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on May 3, 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 Son of Man’s betrayal, death, and resurrection are sovereign, saving, and certain.

1. A Sovereign Plan: The Son of Man Will Be Handed Over [Mt. 17:22]

A. Handed Over by the Rebel Betrayer [Mt. 10:4; 26:14–16]

B. Handed Over by the Religious Leaders [Mt. 16:21]

C. Handed Over by the Roman Governor [Mt. 27:24–26]

D. Handed Over by the Righteous Father [Acts 2:23; 4:27–28; Rom.
8:32]

2. A Saving Death: The Son of Man Will Be Killed [Mt. 17:23a]

A. Killed by Sinners [Acts 2:23]

B. Killed for Sinners [Mt. 20:28; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Pet. 3:18]

3. A Certain Resurrection: The Son of Man Will Be Raised [Mt. 17:23b]

A. The Predicted Resurrection [Mt. 16:21; 20:19]

B. The Patterned Resurrection [1 Cor. 15:4; Hos. 6:2]

C. The Perplexed Response [Mk. 9:32; Lk. 9:45]

Conclusion