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Transitions Create New Revelations About Life's True Priorities: Jesus Is The Master Example

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David
Published
Tue 03 Jun 2025
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What would you say if you were being tortured to death? Most of us would lash out in anger, complain about the injustice, or simply cry in agony. Yet when Jesus hung on the cross—falsely accused, brutally beaten, and experiencing the most horrific form of execution known to humanity—his words revealed something extraordinary about God's heart.

The statements Jesus made from the cross weren't complaints or accusations, but expressions of care for others. He asked forgiveness for his executioners, promised paradise to a dying thief, and ensured his widowed mother would be cared for after his death. These weren't the words of a defeated victim but of someone accomplishing exactly what he came to do—revealing God's love in the most powerful way imaginable.

This teaching explores how Jesus's pain revealed his true character and demonstrates what genuine relationship with God looks like. Far from creating another religion of sterile rituals and moral platitudes, Jesus died to establish a Kingdom filled with transformative relationships characterized by the same selfless love he displayed on the cross. His divine life now grows within believers, enabling us to care for one another as he cared for us. Whether you're experiencing painful transitions or wondering what makes Christianity different from mere religion, this message offers a compelling glimpse into the heart of God revealed at Calvary. The cross wasn't just about what Jesus did—it was about who he is and who he's inviting us to become.

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