Posts tagged substitutionary atonement
Story 191: The Crucified King
Story 191: The Crucified King

The judgment had come against Christ. Though Pilate and Herod found nothing against Him, the rage and manipulations of the Jewish leadership prevailed.

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Bible narratives, Gospels, Jesus Christ, New TestamentJennifer Jagerson"King of the Jews", "the blood of Jesus", Christ's sacrifice, crucified, Jesus Christ, nails, New Testament, pierced hands and feet, Pontius Pilate, religious leaders, Roman Empire, Roman soldiers, substitutionary atonement, the cross, wrath of God
Story 193: Death and the Aftermath
Story 193: Death and the Aftermath

Jesus travailed on the cross for six hours, bearing the punishment for the sins of humanity. It is impossible for us to imagine what it was like.

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Bible Stories, Jesus Christ, New TestamentJennifer Jagerson"crown of thorns", 6 hours, crucified, crucifixion, earthquake, God the Father, Gospels, hope, Jesus Christ, John, Lamb of God, Mary, Mary Magdalene, nails, pain, penal substitution, ransom, redemption, resurrection, Roman Soldier, sacrifice, Salvation, Son of God, substitutionary atonement, Suffering
Story 194: Proof of Death
Story 194: Proof of Death

The Jews had a problem. They had successfully put Jesus, the radical young preacher, to death. It was worth it to them to disrupt their Passover Feast if it meant getting rid of their rival. No longer would He wander their countryside distracting their people with His miracles and extreme teaching.

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Bible Stories, Gospels, Jesus Christ, New TestamentJennifer JagersonBible stories, biblical narrative, corruption, cross, crucifixion, Good Friday, Jesus Christ, Jewish religious leaders, John, Lamb of God, Luke, Mark, Matthew, New Testament, penal substitution, Pontius Pilate, sacrifice, substitutionary atonement