Originally preached to Ekklesia Churches by Dan on 12/24/25.

Teaching Highlights

• Jesus is the Son of God, and the cross is the lens that finally makes his identity unmistakable.

• The “exchange” with Barabbas shows how easily we trade Jesus for lesser saviors.

• The crucifixion is marked by relentless mockery, yet Jesus fulfills Scripture and bears our shame, not his own.

• The darkness, Jesus’ cry from Psalm 22, and the torn temple curtain declare God’s judgment and the opening of access through atonement.

• The centurion’s confession calls us to also confess Jesus for who He is, the Son of God given as a ransom for many.

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