Jesus Died by Jewels From The Word

One thing can be said about Jesus--He died. He died a horrible death. Millions of people have watched a reenactment of his death in movies and have been visibly touched to see exactly what all He went through when he was crucified at Golgotha.

He died a sacrificial death. He didn't die for any crime that He had committed. He lived a perfect life, never committed any sin. In fact He alone was the sinless sacrifice.

He died by laying down His life. No one killed Jesus; He gave Himself to die. In the Garden He prayed, "Father, if there be any way, let this cup pass from me. But nevertheless, Thy will be done." He laid down His life in prayer first. The people who carried out the crucifixion were merely instruments of His death. They were doing exactly what the Father God wanted them to do.

He died for you, me, and the whole world. "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16 NKJV.

He died in our place, so we wouldn't have to. The Bible says, "The soul that sins, it shall die." Even though, some day our physical bodies will die, we will live forever with the Lord, because of His sacrifice.

Many great leaders of other religions died too. Buddha died. Mohammed died. Many of their followers visit their tombs and mourn their death. However, Jesus not only died, but He rose again from the grave.

During Jesus' ministry on earth, He raised many people from the dead, but they eventually died again. When Jesus rose from the grave, He was in a new glorified body that will never die. Then He ascended to heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the Father God, Creator of the Universe.

And that is the difference.                                   
 

Lavon Hightower Lewis
Email me at llewis2138@sbcglobal.net
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