THREE FACTS ABOUT JESUS’ DEATH

JESUS DIED PAINFULLY (PART 1)

The prophet Isaiah spoke of Jesus enduring two kinds of pain on the cross. First, the physical pain of iron nails piercing His hands and feet (Isaiah 53:5a, Psalm 22:16).

‘But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities.’ Isaiah 53:5a

Secondly, the emotional pain of rejection and humiliation from Romans soldiers, bystanders, his Jewish race. (Isaiah 53:3, Mark 15:34).

‘He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering. Like one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.’ Isaiah 53:3

Key Principle: Jesus suffered the physical and emotional pain on the cross.

JESUS DIED PURPOSEFULLY (PART 2)

The prophet Isaiah foretold Jesus’ death would save mankind from their sins

‘The punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.’ (Isaiah 53:5b)

There is no other way possible to take away the sins of mankind, except through Jesus’ death. No animal sacrifice or good works can atone for our sins. Jesus received the punishment of sin on mankind’s behalf. The Apostle Peter stated that Christ’s death brought righteousness to believers.

24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24)

Key Principle: Jesus died for mankind’s sins and offers believers a life of righteousness.

JESUS DIED KNOWINGLY (PART 3)

Christ knew that he must die and rise again (Isaiah 53:10-11, Matthew 16:21, Luke 24:46).

For everyone who believes in Jesus, his resurrection means victory over sin and death. Jesus can grant forgiveness because He died to free us from sin. Jesus can grant eternal life, because God has raised him to life.

‘Yet it was the LORD'S will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light [of life] and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities.’ (Isaiah 53:10-11).

21From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life. (Matthew 16:21)

Key Principle: God allowed Jesus to die and raised Him to life to save us.