It is Written

Point # 1 The Old Testament Scripture teaches the necessity of the Messiah's glorification through suffering (13-27).

Point # 2 The significance – the eternal consequence – of Jesus' resurrection is open to understanding only through God's word of revelation received in faith (28-35).

Point # 3 Just as the crucifixion and resurrection are part of the fulfilment of God's plan, so is the commission of all Christians on universal mission, empowered by the Spirit (36-49).