The cross becomes the means to Jesus reigni as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.

“And they crucified him.” is a necessary step in the Father’s plan to save your soul as all history moved to Jesus’ crucifixion. How do you respond?

Simon of Cyrene—an ordinary man and suddenly a servant of God—had come to Jerusalem. He finds himself in the crowd. Then he’s in the midst of the drama, suddenly confronted with a cross moment. His life changed. What happens when you confront the cross? Do ou pick it up?

Evil was rampant in Israel, Judah and the non-Jewish soldiers. The godly Jews, who desired God’s presence and who saw Jesus as their Messiah were shut down. Was there any hope for God to free his people from sin? Their Hope was on His way to the cross?

The crowd called "Crucify him!" Did they know their words would bring God's judgment onto them? How about you? Do you know what you are saying - to your family, friends, neighbors? Are they words of death or life?

Does "Whatever!" rule your decisions? Or are you ready to be responsible with whatever God gives you to do?

Jesus' silence before the authorities intent on killing him is our great example to submit to God's will in our life.

Peter told Jesus he would defend him. Instead, Peter denied he knew Jesus. How about you? Do you commit to Jesus, then admit, "I didn't really mean it?"

What happens if we are ignorant of Jesus? Do we in some ways crucify him?

Pause over what you have heard from Jesus and consider your belief in him.