Introduction
As I mentioned in some of my previous posts, the events on the cross were an essential part of God's redemptive plan for mankind. Jesus bore what no one else could bear, the wrath of God for all humanity. He satisfied the justice of God in that he paid the penalty for the sin of the world. So the just one became the justifier of the unjust.
The ones who carried out the penalty phase of the crucifixion were seasoned professionals. They were responsible to ensuring a condemned man paid in full with his life. And they were used to being the objects of cursing by those whose lives they had been entrusted with. But the one on the central cross this day was unlike any other man they had seen. Not only were they executing him for a strange charge, King of the Jews, but they also heard nothing but grace and love from his lips (e.g., "Father forgive them for they don't realize what they are doing"). This man was not filled with hatred like men whose death was justified, he was filled with love and compassion. Who was this man?
On The Cross (John 19:18-22)
Jesus bore all sin for all time.
What part did you have in Jesus' crucifixion? And have you acknowledged ownership of that part?
From The Cross (John 19:23-27)
The value one places on others is a good indicator of the quality of one's life.
What kinds of things do your enemies here from you? Or worse yet, what do you say behind their backs?
When you are in distress, what comes out of your mouth?
Who are you taking care of in spite of, and maybe even because of, your current circumstances?
Who do you need to start caring for?
What's more valuable to you, things or people?
Because of The Cross (John 19:28-30)
Jesus' work on the cross leaves no room for improvement.
What is it that you are thirsty for?
What part of “finished” are you still trying to complete?
Jesus finish the work of atonement, but where do you stand in relation to his work?
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