Considering the Cross Ep. 505 The Cultural Hall

10:33 Ash Wednesday

12:07 Lent

13:10 Good Friday

17:28 Hot Cross Buns

18:55 Saturday of Holy Week

21:07 Christ in the Spirit World

22:08 Celebrating Easter

29:49 The cross as a Christian Unifier

35:43 Considering the Cross

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Between Gethsemane and the empty Garden Tomb stands the Savior’s sacrifice on the cross. In this in—depth study of Christ’s gift from Golgotha, author John Hilton III provides insight to help us in our quest to “attain a perfect knowledge of [Christ]” and come closer to Him (Jacob 4:12). This book explores questions like “How can studying Christ’s Crucifixion increase our appreciation for his Atonement?”, “Why do some Church members avoid the cross—because of Church doctrine or cultural practice?” and “How can the Savior’s atoning sacrifice help us find relief from pain and suffering?” By providing answers to these and many other questions, Hilton guides readers to see Calvary in new and powerful ways.

Through scriptures, quotes, and stories, Considering the Cross shows that prophets, both ancient and modern, have taught that the Savior’s Crucifixion is a central part of our redemption from sin. What the cross means for Christians in general and Latter-day Saints in particular has sometimes varied, but one meaning is constant—Christ was crucified for the sins of the world because of His love for us. Jesus is both the living Christ and, as manifested through His death, the loving Christ.

Above all, this book is about finding increasing peace and happiness by coming closer to Him. More deeply considering Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary can help us better understand the Savior’s perfect love for us. Jesus bore our burdens so He can lighten our loads. He experienced pain so He can offer us peace, and He suffered for our sins so we could be free to follow and become like Him.