Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Cross of Christ (part I)

December 23rd, 2010
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Romans 3:22-26, 5:6-8

• The cross is a demonstration of God’s justice in the face of sin.
• God would not be righteous if he simply looked the other way in the face of sin and evil.
  
• The cross is the greatest demonstration of God’s love. Because God loves us, Jesus Christ died for our sins.

Mark 10:42-45

• Jesus understood God’s plan for him to give himself as a ransom for us - to die for our sins.
• He could do this only because of his sinless life.

Mark 14:26-15:41

• One account of the crucifixion. As you read and discuss each section, ask the question: “Why did God allow this to happen to Jesus?” Because He loves us! (To better describe the physical torments of the crucifixion, you may also wish to read “The Passion of the Christ from a Medical Point of View” by C. Truman Davis, M.D.)

Key Phrase: Jesus understood God’s plan for him to give himself as a ransom for us

Notes from: First Principles by Various.