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 ...