The Necessity of Christ's Death

Today's Reading: Psalm 32, Genesis 29:1‐30, 2 Chronicles 6, Luke 22:47‐23:25

Luke 22:47‐23:25 - It is difficult to read the words of Luke 22:47-23:25. As we do, we read about the betrayal, abuse, mock trials, and denial of our Savior. All of this is prior to Jesus actually going to the cross.

Jesus went through this abuse because of us. He came to earth to provide the means to salvation for man. We can be reconciled because of Christ's death.

As you read through these passages, think about this -- would a loving Father (God the Father) allow His only Son (Jesus) to go through these abuses, if in the end He was going to let everyone into heaven?

Of course not! Christ's death was necessary for us and it is necessary for us to humble ourselves and accept his gift of salvation.

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