Title: Why Did Jesus' Death Need to Be So Painful
Topic: First Coming
Summary: We explore this question, wondering why Jesus didn't die a completely different kind of death, or if the crucifixion was necessary, why not do or take something to dull the pain? The answer is that the experience strengthened Jesus tremendously. It was the ultimate test, and He passed.
Use the reference links below to follow along in the Bible as you watch.
References:
Matthew 20:17-19; 26:56
John 19:28
Luke 1:80; 2:40; 22:42
Joshua 1:1-9; 17:12-13
2 Samuel 3:1
Ezra 6:19
Job 17:9
Psalms 19:1-5
Hebrews 12:1-2
Song of Solomon 8:6
Joel 3:9-11
Zechariah 10:6, 10
2 Corinthians 12:7-10
Ephesians 3:13; 6:10-13
Colossians 1:9-11
2 Timothy 4:16-18
Hebrews 11, 12
#85 Why Did Jesus' Death Need to Be So Painful?
Napsal(a) Jonathan S. Rose
Spirit and Life Bible Study broadcast from 3/28/2012. The complete series is available at: www.spiritandlifebiblestudy.com
John 17:1-3
1
Jesus said these things, and lifting up his eyes to heaven, he said, "Father, the time has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may also Glorify you;
2
even as you gave him authority over all flesh, he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
3
This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.