He Suffered Under Pontius Pilate; Was Crucified, Died, and Was Buried
“The cross symbolizes the great intersection of God’s holiness and grace. God’s holiness demanded that sins be paid for; God’s grace provided the payment.”1
Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, notice what Paul says was of “first importance.”
Why did Jesus have to die?
- Substitutionary Atonement. Jesus died the death we deserved. Read Romans 6:23; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Hebrews 10:10-14
- To destroy him who holds the power of death.
Read 1 Peter 5:8; Hebrews 2:14
“Pilate is a defined, known figure in human history who made specific choices that unwittingly lent his support to Satanic principalities and powers arrayed in opposition to God and his people.”2 - To identify with humanity. Read Hebrews 2:9-10
See C.S. Lewis quote on page 24
Read Hebrews 2:17-18; Hebrews 4:14-15
How does it help to know Jesus experienced temptation and suffering just like we do?
Additional scripture references: Luke 23:23-35
The Winding Path 