He Took the Nail for Us

“Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you. For you granted Him authority over all people that He might give eternal life to all those you have given Him. Now this is eternal life: that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent. I have brought You glory on earth by finishing the work You gave Me to do." – John 17:1-4

Crucifixion was considered by the Romans to be the cruelest form of execution, and was reserved for only the worst criminals. So punishing was this death penalty, Roman citizens were never crucified.  So revolting were the details of Jesus' murder, the disciples could not write about them.

1 Peter 2:24 – He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.

Is there anyone you love so much, that you would give your life?  Perhaps your children, spouse or your parents.  But would you die for me? Your neighbor, a criminal, or the homeless guy under the bridge? You see, Christ willingly went to the Cross because of us – for ALL of us!

John 11:25 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.

From the Passion

I BELIEVE!

Seeking and Following,

Dean

You go nowhere by accident. Wherever you go, God is sending you, wherever you are, God has put you there; He has a purpose in your being there. Christ who dwells within you has something He wants to do through you wherever you are. Believe this and go in His grace and love and power.