And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. – Luke 23:48

Jesus Answers Crucial Questions You Need To Know:

• Why did Jesus have to suffer on the cross?

The Purpose of the Cross: To offer forgiveness & give hope.

For if we could be saved by keeping the law, then there was no need for Christ to die. – Galatians 2:21

The Purpose of the Church: To honor God & give hope.

“Beware humans work here. Even though perfection is imminent, it has not yet been attained and therefore mistakes will occur. Should this happen while a human waits on you, please be kind and patient. This will expedite matters and not frustrate other humans.” (On the wall of Pizza Hut)

The Purpose of the Christian: To know God & give hope.

• Where is Jesus right now and what is He doing?

 Jesus is our intercessor and High Priest

Where is Jesus?

God raised him from death and set Him on a throne in deep heaven, in charge of running the universe, everything from galaxies to governments, no name and no power exempt from his rule. And not just for the time being, but forever. He is in charge of it all, has the final word on everything. – Ephesians 1:20-21 (The Message)

• Jesus is seated in the heavenly realm

What is Jesus up to?

For we do not have a High Priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who is tempted in every way, just as we are—yet without sin. Let us therefore approach the Throne of Grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. – Hebrew 4:15-16

• Jesus is praying\interceding on your behalf

Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed. – 1 Peter 2:24

• How do the words of Jesus make a difference for you today?

By accepting His gift, your sins have been washed away.

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. – Romans 8:1

Because you are forgiven, you must forgive.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you. – Ephesians 4:32

God’s forgiveness is available to all through Jesus.