The sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross is the focus of the entire gospel (the good news). Something truly amazing happened during Easter. Martin Luther called it “the wonderful exchange”.

No matter what your need or problem may be, God has an answer for you. But there is only one place that you can find the answer at: the cross on which Jesus died. It is only through the cross (and the cross alone) that you can receive provision for all your needs, and answers to your problems.

Eight powerful things happened in the great exchange.
Let us look at the first four:

(1) Jesus was punished so that we might be forgiven.

(2) Jesus was treated as guilty so that we might be declared righteous.

(3) Jesus bore our shame so that we might share His glory.

(4) Jesus endured rejection so that we might have acceptance with the Father.