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On the cross Jesus bore our sins, so that we might be free from our sin. (Colossians 2:13-15)

He experienced rejection that we might receive everlasting redemption. (John 1:11-12)

He was abandoned by His followers that we might be adopted into His family. (Matthew 26:56)

Jesus died suffering thirst that we might have “rivers of living waters” flowing through us. (John 7:38)

His body was beaten, bloodied, and bruised that He might fashion one glorious body, His bride, the Church.
(Romans 12:4, Philippians 3:21)

He was despised by many that He might bring delight to all and be the desire of nations (Haggai 2:7).

He was the persecuted, innocent lamb that He might be the perfect intercessor of the saints. (Hebrews 7:25)

He was lifted up in agony, but would ultimately ascend into glory. (Philippians 2:8-9)

On the cross, one of His first cries in utter pain was “Why hast thou forsaken me?” but His final cry in ultimate power was, “It is finished!” (John 19:30)


Oh the Splendor of Calvary!
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