His passion for people led Him to endure the cross.
This week begins with Palm Sunday, the Sunday before the crucifixion. On Palm Sunday, many were shouting Hosanna! by Friday, many were shouting Crucify Him.
Many people figured out Jesus was not who they thought He was. They had their own misconceived ideas! However, they encountered the real thing.
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Jesus has been through a lynch mob and a trial.
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He's been found guilty of telling the truth. He's sentenced to die and nailed to a cross.
He's watched the soldiers gamble for his only possessions, a few articles of clothes.
He has one friend there, and asks him to take care of His mother.
He gets one last drink for His thirst.
Then He said His last words and dies. God the Son, Jesus Christ's heart beats for one last time and stops.
