the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by using the questions and answers from the Heidelberg Catechism

Today we will be thinking about the crucifixion of Jesus Christ by using the questions and answers fromLord’s Day 15 & 16 of the Heidelberg CatechismQ 37: What do you understand by the word “suffered”?A. That during his whole life on earth, but especially at the end, Christ sustained in body and soul the wrath ofGod against the sin of the whole human race. 1 This he did in order that, by his suffering as the only atoningsacrifice, 2 he might deliver us, body and soul, from eternal condemnation, 3 and gain for us God’s grace,righteousness, and eternal life. 41  Isa. 53; 1 Pet. 2:24; 3:182  Rom. 3:25; Heb. 10:14; 1 John 2:2; 4:103  Rom. 8:1–4; Gal. 3:134  John 3:16; Rom. 3:24–26Q 38: Why did he suffer “under Pontius Pilate” as judge?A. So that he, though innocent, might be condemned by an earthly judge, 1 and so free us from the severejudgment of God that was to fall on us. 21  Luke 23:13–24; John 19:4, 12–162  Isa. 53:4–5; 2 Cor. 5:21; Gal. 3:13Q 39: Is it significant that he was “crucified” instead of dying some other way?A. By this death I am convinced that he shouldered the curse which lay on me, since death by crucifixion wascursed by God. 11  Gal. 3:10–13 (Deut. 21:23 Lord’s Day 16Q 40: Why did Christ have to suffer death?A. Because God’s justice and truth require it: 1 nothing else could pay for our sins except the death of the Son ofGod. 21  Gen. 2:172  Rom. 8:3–4; Phil. 2:8; Heb. 2:9Q 41: Why was he “buried”?A. His burial testifies that he really died. 11  Isa. 53:9; John 19:38–42; Acts 13:29; 1 Cor. 15:3–4Q 42: Since Christ has died for us, why do we still have to die?A. Our death is not a payment for our sins, 1 but only a dying to sins and an entering into eternal life. 21  Ps. 49:72  John 5:24; Phil. 1:21–23; 1 Thess. 5:9–10Q 43: What further benefit do we receive from Christ’s sacrifice and death on the cross?A. By his power our old man is crucified, put to death, and buried with him, 1 so that the evil desires of the fleshmay no longer rule us, 2 but that instead we may offer ourselves as a sacrifice of thanksgiving to him. 31  Rom. 6:5–11; Col. 2:11–122  Rom. 6:12–143  Rom. 12:1; Eph. 5:1–2Q 44: Why does the creed add, “He descended into hell”?A. To assure me during attacks of deepest dread and temptation that Christ my Lord, by suffering unspeakableanguish, pain, and terror of soul, on the cross but also earlier, has delivered me from hellish anguish andtorment. 11  Isa. 53; Matt. 26:36–46; 27:45–46; Luke 22:44; Heb. 5:7–10Days 4 & 5 – airs Monday, April 1 & Tuesday April 2Today and tomorrow, we will be working through Lord’s Day 17 as we think about the resurrectionQ 45: How does Christ’s resurrection benefit us?A. First, by his resurrection he has overcome death, so that he might make us share in the righteousness heobtained for us by his death. 1Second, by his power we too are already raised to a new life. 2Third, Christ’s resurrection is a sure pledge to us of our blessed resurrection. 31  Rom. 4:25; 1 Cor. 15:16–20; 1 Pet. 1:3–52  Rom. 6:5–11; Eph. 2:4–6; Col. 3:1–43  Rom. 8:11; 1 Cor. 15:12–23; Phil. 3:20–21First, what does it mean that “the resurrection makes us share in the righteousness he obtained for us by hisdeath”?In 1 Corinthians 15:12-16, Paul establishes that the resurrection is essential to the Christian faith Everything we believe and preach is meaningless or worthless if there is no resurrectionThen Paul gets to the first benefit of the resurrection for believers Vs.17 ++++For more information about this group, please visit their website at reformationboise.com. Every weekday at 3:30 am and 7:30 am you can listen to The Gospel for Life on KSPD 94.5 FM and 790 AM Boise's Solid Talk in the Treasure Valley,  Idaho, USA.If you have a question, comment, or even a topic suggestion for the Pastors, you can email them.  If you enjoy The Gospel for Life, please give us a rating and leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts. That helps us a lot!Phone: (208) 991-3526E-mail: [email protected] website:  https://www.790kspd.com/gospel-for-life/to donate on line https://www.reformationboise.com/donate