Who for the Joy Set Before Him - Endured the Cross

March 16, 2025

Pastor Terry Brosius

Purpose Statement: What truths do we need to consider around the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus? (John 3:16) This Scripture is about the greatest love story ever told. His son died on the cross to prove His love for us. What did Jesus do? Who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross. Jesus knew that the cross was coming. He told the disciples that He would go to Jerusalem to die. He knew the details. What did Jesus know would happen to Him? He didn’t enjoy the cross. It’s the symbol of suffering and shame. “For He who knew no sin was made to be sin for us.” Not a sin offering. The cross speaks of sin, shame, agony, pain, darkness, separation and death. What’s on the other side of the cross? Jesus knows the future from the past. He saw the fullness of joy (Psalm 16:11). The closer we get to the Lord the more joyful our life should be. As Jesus approached the cross He despised the shame and pain. The shame of becoming sin for us. Describe it. What is sin? Oh death, where is your sting?