Luke 23:33
Luke 23:33
And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him.
The crucifixion of Christ is the ultimate act of sacrifice and suffering. In this verse, the description of Christ's death on Calvary underscores the depth of His suffering and the extent of His love for humanity. Though He was innocent, He endured the pain and humiliation of the cross for our sake. This event is the foundation of Christian salvation. Through His death, Jesus made it possible for humanity to be reconciled to God. His suffering was not in vain, but served as the ultimate act of love, demonstrating God's commitment to redeeming the world. The cross was where Christ bore the weight of human sin, and through His sacrifice, He provided a way for us to experience forgiveness and eternal life. This verse calls us to reflect on the cost of our salvation and to give thanks for the incredible sacrifice Christ made for us.
Hebrews 9:22
And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission.
Philippians 2:8
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
1 John 3:16
By this we know love, because he laid down his life for us.
Ephesians 2:14
For he himself is our peace, who has made us both one and has broken down in his flesh the dividing wall of hostility.