The Cross is the symbol of Christianity
(1 Peter 1v18-19) /
- ‘Most wretched of all deaths’
- Prolonged & drawn-out agonizing death
- It is the most horrific form of execution known to man
- ‘excruciating’ means ‘from the cross…’
- Public spectacle to the world
Jesus is our New Covenant Sacrifice
Jesus our New Covenant Sacrifice
- The theme of blood fulfilled in Jesus
- John ‘Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes
- away the sin of the world!’ (John 1v29)
- The last Supper – Matt 26v26-28
- Crucifixion – a ‘bloody mess’
By his blood….
- Made right with God (Romans 3v24-5)
- Cleansed/made clean (1 John 1v7)
- Set Free (Revelation 1v5)
All mankind has a choice – Jesus blood or your blood?
(Revelation 14v19-20) / (Hebrews 10v12-14)