Thank God for the Cross!

Christ died for us according to the Scriptures, as stated in 1 Corinthians 15:3: “For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.”

[1] This means that Christ’s death on the cross was a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and promises that pointed to the need for a savior who would make atonement for the sins of humanity. As stated in Romans 5:8, “God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

[2] Christ’s death was a substitutionary sacrifice, meaning that he died in our place to atone for our sins and allow us to enter into a right relationship with God.

[3] This is the heart of the gospel, and the reason for Christ’s sacrificial death on the cross.

Good Friday is a solemn day in the Christian faith, one that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It’s a day of reflection and remembrance, a time to consider the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made for us on the cross. But even in the midst of this somber occasion, there is a message of hope and love that shines through.

The story of Good Friday is one of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Jesus willingly gave his life for us, taking on the sins of the world so that we could be reconciled with God. It’s a powerful reminder of the depth of God’s love for us, and the lengths to which He was willing to go to demonstrate that love.

As we reflect on Good Friday, we’re reminded of the incredible love that God has for us. Despite our flaws and failures, He loves us unconditionally, and was willing to give everything to save us. It’s a love that we can never fully comprehend, but one that we can always be grateful for.

So on this Good Friday, let’s take a moment to remember the sacrifice of Jesus, and to give thanks for the incredible love that God has for us. May we always be reminded of the depth of that love, and may it inspire us to love others in the same way that God loves us.

Some bible passages to read: (Heb 12:2, Isa 53:4-5, Isa 53:7-12).

Hymn:

1. There is a green hill far away,Without a city wall,Where the dear Lord was crucified,Who died to save us all.

2. We may not know, we cannot tell,What pains he had to bear, But we believe it was for us. He hung and suffered there.

3. There was no other good enough to pay the price of sin. He only could unlock the gate of heav’n and let us in.

4. Oh, dearly, dearly has he loved! And we must love him too, And trust in his redeeming blood, And try his works to do.

Text: Cecil Frances Alexander, 1818–1895.

Hymn source: churchofjesuschrist.org.

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, Thank you for choosing to die on the cross for my sins and the sins of the whole world, I’m very grateful for the gift of salvation. If you had not died for my sin, I’d have ended up in hell. Thank you for choosing me to be your child.

Happy Good Friday from God’s love blog!

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