The early Christians knew that the Cross was a stumbling block - how could God die such a horrific death? To counter this, Jesus revealed His glory to His Apostles, promising them that the Cross does not have the final word. In our modern world, the Cross is often a scandal to us, too - we doubt our faith when faced with suffering. But Christ reminds us that the faithfulness of God in the blessings does not diminish His faithfulness and love in difficult times, as well.