Crucifixion
How Long Was Jesus in the Tomb? – Mark 15:42
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What matters is that Jesus was crucified, rose from the dead, and made eternal life possible for all who believe in him.
A Turning Point in History – John 12:31-32
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Jesus' death and resurrection marked a turning point in history. Judgment has come and Satan is defeated. Will you come into the light?
Christ Crucified: the Power and Wisdom of God – 1 Corinthians 1:22-24
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Some demand miracles. Others want logical proof. But the crucified Christ demonstrates the power and wisdom of God.
What Is the Significance of the Cross?
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The cross represents many things to different people. But the significance of the cross is mostly in what happened there with Jesus' victory.
Hebrews: We See Jesus, Crowned with Glory (2:5-9)
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Humanity is not what God created us to be. But we see Jesus, who took on a human nature, tasted death for us, and is now crowned with glory and honor.
By His Wounds We Are Healed – Isaiah 53:5-6
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Take time today to read this song, Isaiah 52:13-53:12, and meditate on its words. Remember it is by Jesus' wounds that we are healed.
Solving the Problem of Sin – Luke 23:33
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Jesus' opponents thought they were solving a problem by killing Jesus. And they did. In his death, Jesus solved the problems of sin for us.
Dying, He Saved Me – Mark 15:31
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Jesus was challenged to save himself by coming down off the cross. But it was to save others that he stayed there and died.
I Was There – Mark 14:51-52
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What's with the naked young man at Jesus' arrest? I believe it is the author of this gospel saying, "I was there". I saw what happened.
Come Down from the Cross – Matthew 27:42
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Would the religious leaders have believed in Jesus if he had come down from the cross in response to their challenge? Probably not.
Heading to the Cross – Matthew 20:18-19
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Jesus heading to the cross seemed like defeat. But it was an act of love on his part that brought to us forgiveness of sin and eternal life.
And They Crucified Him – Matthew 27:35
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And they crucified him. Those simple little words describe the event on which our faith as believers hang. It is well worth dwelling on it.
