Key Thought: The seven last sayings of Jesus inspire our devotion.
The people at Jesus' trial help us to reflect on our own response to Jesus.
We marvel at God's amazing plan.
Understanding the necessity of the cross helps us to understand the completeness of Jesus’ provision for us.
The people's choice of Barabbas illustrated how Jesus substituted for us.
Jesus was crucified for us and the ironic insults and special signs described in Matthew's gospel help us to understand what Jesus' death on the cross really means.