Jesus went through a lot of pain leading up to the cross. This week we look into why he went through that pain and what was God’s purpose for Jesus.

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Why did Jesus go through so much pain? - A Father’s Love for Us

John 18:33-40 NIV

John 19:5-9 NIV

Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV

John 14:5-7 NIV

John 19:14-16 NIV

John 3:16-17 NIV

• Jesus Spoke Truth
• Jesus is the Son of God
• We Can Be in Relationship with God

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Connect Group Questions:

• Why did Pilate decide to crucify Jesus even though he found no basis for a charge against him?
• What does Jesus taking the curse for our wrongdoing on the cross mean for us today? (Galatians 3:13 NLT)
• Why is it significant that Jesus was willing to die for people who did not accept him? (John 1:11-13 NLT)
• How does Jesus' sacrifice on the cross show God's love for us? (John 3:16-17 NIV)