The road to the cross is not a straight one. Jesus does not merely go and die. Instead, an outsider carries his cross. He warns his followers that the destruction in their future is the real topic of mourning and lamentation. A conflict between those being killed with him erupts. Then, the grand finale is a dark day and admiration by one of those who carried out the crucifixion. If Jesus had done nothing else in his life, this march to the cross would have been noteworthy. Of course, Jesus's life was noteworthy for countless reasons. This final moment of his ministry was the final vision of what God's strength looks like in weakness.