February 27, 2008 Why did Jesus´ penalty for "sin" need to include physical and emotional pain - why not just spiritual separation from God?
As shown in the old covenant there had to be a sacrifice, a shedding of blood of an animal for the atonement of the sins of the people. In the same way Jesus was adhering to the law, the shedding of His blood would then begin the new covenant. "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins" Matt 26:28 Being obedient to the Father's will Jesus also experienced the emotional pain of death.
By: Mair Evans - February 27, 2008 - Public Category: Timeline & Words - Final Hours of Execution
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February 13, 2008 "Was Jesus trying to incite his death (eg. temple cleansing, accusation of leaders?)
No Jesus was not trying to incite his death, he knew what was going to happen to him (John 18:4), he knew death was inevitable,that he was born to die as a sacrifice for our salvation. He knew his blood had to be shed (Mark 14:24) His blood would start the New Covenant, so allowing us to draw near to God. Jesus knew when the time had come for him to die (Mark14:41) (Matt 26:18) and he completely surrendered to his Father's will(Matt 26:39)
