The Crucifixion

1. This source explains how Jesus came into conflict with the Temple authorities because he claimed that he spoke with God's authority and a true relationship with God depends on faith and expressing that faith. The Temple authorities believed that God gave Moses the laws that must be kept before the Messiah which could bring God's kingdom on earth. The authorities and the priests disagreed with Jesus said about him being the messenger and bringing the word of God which led to his arrest. Also, he refused to submit to the High Priest, which is punishable by death and led to his crucifixion.

2. "This is the proof of love, that he laid down his life for us, and we too ought to lay down our lives for our brothers" -John 3:16

This quote is significant because it tells how Jesus died for our sins. The damage sin has caused in the past is so great that there needed to be a sacrifice that would pay for the amount of sinning in the past. Jesus sacrificed for the people for the sins they committed. Also, it shows the love of Jesus for the people and how death can't stop the love of God. This message was passed onto the people and showed them how they should respect the people around them and love their neighbors as themselves because it is what Jesus did for them.

3. The first image starts with Adam and Eve, and how they both brought sin into the world because they disobeyed God. Their mistake caused everyone to be sinful. However, Jesus' sacrifice became a substitute and took the punishment according to other Christians. After the Last Supper, Jesus prayed to be spared from his suffering, when an angel appeared and gave him strength and in my opinion, gave him the confidence to sacrifice for everyone's sins. He was then identified and brought before the High Priest, where he was ordered to be crucified. He was also brought before Pilate who agreed to his crucifixion. It is interesting though how Pilate did not find a case against Jesus but agreed to his crucifixion anyways. He was then crucified with two other thieves and put in a case where it was protected by guards.