It is a historical fact that Jesus of Nazareth was crucified on a Roman cross around the age of 33. While we look back in time and view the death of Jesus Christ as a monumental event, for most who were living at that time, absolutely nothing changed about their daily lives. Many modern Christians have never paused to intentionally learn some of the people, conversations, and other elements that immediately surrounded the cross of Christ. This message reveals the cross from the vantage point of several people and groups, including God the Father’s point of view of the cross. Why was the Son allowed to be killed? That is one of the most important questions a person can ever ask and have answered. And what do we make of all the different responses? We realize we must make our own response. On this Sunday before Resurrection Sunday, we will engage in a Cross Examination.