We are looking at Christ's death on the cross in a deeper way than most of us ever have. We are truly seeing how much He suffered. I walk away from each lesson and each time of study thinking, "He did that for me?"
There is so much in the study I am still processing, but have a few things I'd love to share.
Christ showed grace in the midst of His suffering. He was being tormented physically and spiritually and He showed grace. Not just once. Three times. He asked John to look after His mother. He cried out for grace for the crowd as they spat at Him and hurled insults. He comforted the thief and extended salvation to him. A thief that moment earlier had also been insulting and taunting Him. In the midst of immense pain and grief at that moment and knowing what was to come, He chose to show grace. I'm pretty sure if my kids asked a question after I stubbed my toe I wouldn't show them grace.
He took this cup, the penalty for my sins, because I couldn't. I am totally and incapable of saving myself. He is the only one that could do this. He died for my sins. I could not bare that. He took on the wrath of God for not only me, but for all the elect.
Because Christ did this, I get to be in the presence of God for all of eternity! That my friends in an indescribable gift.
So much more. I'm trying to put into words that make sense what else I am learning.
I am so thankful to our teacher for helping us sort all of this out. For challenging us to find the answers for ourselves. She is truly teaching us how to study God's Word.
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