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Are We Missing the Message of God?
How well
do we understand the meaning behind Christ’s sufferings?
Do
we appreciate the sacrifice of Jesus Christ?
by John Ross Schroeder
Most believers comprehend something of Christ’s sacrifice. But, often, real depth of understanding is missing. We can be thankful that the biblical writers can help us fill this gap.
How well do we grasp the nature of Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins? Do we deeply comprehend the suffering and the agony He endured for our sake? Christ wants every Christian to fully appreciate what He went through for our sins to be forgiven. To help us grasp the supreme importance of His sacrifice, let us accompany Jesus on His journey to Jerusalem–not in a geographical or chronological sense, but mentally and emotionally, as He approached the time when He would complete the fulfillment of the basic purpose of His humanity.
Subject to the human condition
But we should first understand an important principle derived primarily from the four Gospels, the biographical accounts of Christ’s life. When Jesus entered the world as a human being, He did not rearrange the lives of others for His own convenience. Nor did He do so to suit His divine purposes, great and important though they were. True, certain Old Testament prophecies had to be fulfilled, but beyond these necessary occurrences He subjected Himself to the rough and tumble of "this present evil age" (Galatians 1:4).
He undoubtedly could have asked His Father to repeatedly intervene in circumstances on His own behalf (compare Matthew 26:53). But He did not. The biblical record shows that temptations, frustrations and obstacles punctuated His ministry.
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