The Cross: Where Justice Was Satisfied

The Cross: Where Justice Was Satisfied
Theme: The greatest judgment in history fell on Jesus. The Cross is the place where divine justice met divine mercy. - Jesus bore the wrath of God - Fulfillment of Old Testament types (sacrifices, Passover) - Prophecies fulfilled (Isaiah 53) - The Cross as both a judgment and invitation to grace
Discussion Questions: 1. Why did God pour out His judgment on Jesus at the Cross? 2. How does the Cross fulfill the requirements of Old Testament law and sacrifice? 3. What does it mean that Jesus became sin for us? 4. How does the Cross reveal the depth of both God’s justice and mercy? 5. How should the judgment at the Cross affect how we live daily? 6. What does the Cross teach us about God’s hatred of sin and love for sinners?