Almost everyone knows Jesus died on a Cross. He was mocked, tortured, and then executed in one of the most brutal, painful ways possible: crucifixion.
But why?
What exactly happened on the Cross, and what did it achieve? Why were the earliest Christian obsessed with proclaiming the Cross of Jesus?
Watch this short video to find out:
Reflection Questions:
- All of human darkness came out in full force to meet Jesus during his Passion. How did Jesus respond from the Cross?
- Why can’t we just think Jesus was a failed revolutionary, like many before him?
- Based on Scripture, the Jews expected the Messiah to destroy their enemies. How did Jesus fulfill this in an unexpected way?