Jesus Christ has been and must continue to be LIFTED UP. 

1. JESUS WAS TO BE LIFTED UP IN THE EYES AND HEARTS OF M______.
   1. John the Baptist B_____ lifting up Christ before the people. Jn. 1:15f
      1. John immersed Jesus of N_____________ … Matthew 3:15 
      2. God claimed Jesus as His Son audibly and by His S__________.
      3.  John identified Jesus as the L________ of God to his followers.
   2. The voice of Jesus was the M___________ of God to mankind. V.11f  John 7:16; 8:26f; 12:49
   3. The ministry of Jesus E_____________ Him in favor with the people. 
2. JESUS PROPHESIED HIS COMING DEATH BY C_______________. V.14 Numbers 21
   1. The ministry of Jesus resulted in H____________ from His enemies.
   2. The Jews P___________ and attempted different ways to kill Jesus. John 7:30f; 8:59; 10:39
   3. Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus, playing into the will of S_________.
   4. Corrupt Jewish leaders forced Pilate to use R___________ methods.
3. JESUS WAS LIFTED BACK UP TO HIS HOME IN H________. John 16:28
   1. The Apostles W__________ Jesus return to heaven. Matthew 28:18f; Mark 16:19; Luke 24:51; Acts 1:9 
   2. Stephen saw Jesus S_________ at the right hand of God. Rom. 8:31f 
   3. Jesus is I_____________ for believers at God’s right hand. Rom. 8:34
   4. Every person will C__________ that Christ is Lord. Philippians 2:8-11