Easter is often the time when we think about the suffering that Jesus did for us on the cross. I can very vividly picture the scene. In fact, as I often used to think about those horrors that Jesus went through for me. I would feel guilty because my sin caused Jesus to have to go through what He did. That type of thinking is erroneous. Jesus died willingly on the cross for us. He did it because of his love for us. He suffered so that we could live. More than anything, Jesus wants us to remember what we have. He exchanged his life for us. Jesus was able to endure the cross because He knew what it would do for us. Knowing the end result made it all worthwhile.

Heb 12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Romans 6:4-5 We have been planted in the likeness of His death so that we can walk in the likeness of His resurrection.

Most of us can picture the crucifixion, but we can’t see ourselves walking in the likeness of His resurrection. We have missed the whole point!


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The Exchange at the Cross - Part 1.doc
Sealed by the Incorruptible Word.doc
God Forbid.doc
Hosanna.docx
Do you see the Success of the Cross Living in you and Through you.pdf