Laid Down at the Cross

Jesus modelled perfect forgiveness on the cross. At His Worst moment. So can you.

His sacrifice invites us to lay our pain, shame, and offenses at His feet and trust His justice and grace.

Key Scripture: Luke 23:33–46

And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots. 35 And the people stood looking on. But even the rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.” 36 The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and offering Him sour wine, 37 and saying, “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself.” 38 And an inscription also was written over Him in letters of Greek, Latin, and Hebrew: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. 39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” 40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” 43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” 44 Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. 46 And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit.’ ” Having said this, He breathed His last.

God really knows us and yet He really loves us just as we are.

But God demonstrated His own love towards us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

Jesus was vision focused; mission focused.

Christ came to Carry It For Us.

He came to save the people from their sins.

Matthew 1:21 “And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins.”

“Come to me… I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28–30

“The cross stands high above the opinions of men and declares: You are not guilty.”
– Brennan Manning

Christ Forgave at the Worst Moment

Isaiah 53:5 – “By His wounds we are healed.”

The Cross Is Where We Let Go

1 Peter 2:23 – “When they hurled insults at him, he did not retaliate…”

Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you…”