Ep 168: Why Jesus Had To Die On The Cross

Send us Fan Mail"Consider Jesus as the Undercover Boss: today’s episode depicts how the unrecognized Creator fulfilled sacrifices, bore sin, removed barriers, and triumphed through the cross, turning judgment into redemption. Do YOU recognize Him?"We connect Good Friday to the Bible’s bigger story and answer the hard question of why Jesus has to die on the cross. We trace the logic from Genesis to the prophets to the temple and show how “It is finished” means the debt is paid and access to God is opened. • Jesus as the ultimate Undercover Boss who enters His world unrecognized • John 1 and the Word as Creator and Light • Genesis and the origin of sin and death • Sin as missing the mark and God’s perfection as the standard • Why “all have sinned” creates the need for rescue • Leviticus and the scapegoat as a picture of substitution • Isaiah 53 and the suffering servant bearing our iniquity • The scarlet thread of redemption and the worm illustration • Hebrews and Jesus as priest, sacrifice, and mediator of the new covenant • Wrath poured out on Christ and judgment passing over those who trust Him • “Paid in full,” the torn temple curtain, and restored access to God • Communion and the promise that Sunday is coming Please click on the underlined links throughout. Original Service Message with SlidesPlease keep this ministry in prayer. This program was made possible by the Plays One Word family of supporters. To find out more, check out our website at playsonword.orgPlays On Word Newsletter Sign Up: https://playsonword.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/newsletter-sign-upTo Support Plays On Word Radio & Plays On Word Theater, please visit: https://playsonword.networkforgoodThe Plays on Word Theater team is always setting up new performance dates! If you want us to visit your church/venue/community, please reach out with your inquiries here: https://playsonword.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/event-submission-formPlays On Word website Plays On Word YouTubePlays On Word FacebookPlays On Word InstagramEmail us: [email protected]