John Knox, the 16th century Scottish reformer, said, "To remember Jesus is to remember first of all his Cross." His Cross? Not his teachings or the miracles he performed, but when we think of Jesus, first and foremost, we think of his cross. The cross has become a symbol of love and sacrifice, of mercy and grace. Strangely, it is Jesus's death on the cross that we, as followers of Jesus, celebrate. Why? Why is the violent execution of a ragamuffin Jewish Rabbi, the object of our songs, our prayers, our celebrations, and our hope? This week, we dove deep into the implications of Jesus' crucifixion.