Thought

After Jesus was convicted to die for a crime He didn’t commit, He was led through the city to a hill where He was crucified. During this time, many prophecies were fulfilled, but the people who had called for His death still couldn’t see that He was the Messiah. Yet, Jesus loved the world so much that He willingly died on the cross so people from every generation could have salvation from their sins. When we profess Jesus as our Lord and Savior, confess our sins, and ask for forgiveness, we are saved from the punishment of death and instead can have eternal life in God’s kingdom.

Word

Romans 6:10 NIV

The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God.

Question

Why is it important to remember that Jesus died for us?

People remember the crucifixion of Christ in different ways. Some people wear a cross. Some people sing songs about this event. Why do you think it’s important for Christians to remember that Jesus died for us?

Challenge

Read Genesis 3 and Romans 5–6. Think about the curse that was on mankind due to sin and what Jesus did for us. What things do you notice from these passages? Write down any questions you have and ask a ministry leader for help in understanding the meaning of the crucifixion.

Prayer

God, thank You for loving us so much that You gave Your Son so we could be saved. Amen.