The Bible says that Jesus was “exceedingly sorrowful,” “troubled and deeply distressed,” “in agony,” and that He “prayed more earnestly” and He sweat “drops of blood.” But, why?
The Bible says that man “sought false testimony,” “spat in His face,” “beat Him,” “blindfolded Him,” “struck Him,” “plotted against Him,” “accused Him,” “bound Him,” “struck Him on the face,” “treated Him with contempt,” “stripped Him,” “scourged Him,” “clothed Him with purple,” “twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head,” “blasphemously spoke against Him,” “bowed the knee before Him, worshiped Him, mocked Him,” “struck Him on the head with the reed” and “delivered Him to be crucified.” And, Jesus “kept silent” and “answered nothing.” But, why?
“Bearing His own cross,” they “led Him away to be crucified,” “crucified Him,” “blasphemed Him, wagging their heads,” “reviled Him” and “pierced His side with a spear.” But, why?
Jesus “cried out,” “cried out again,” “cried out with a loud voice,” “bowed His head,” “breathed His last” and “yielded up His spirit.” Why, oh why would Jesus go through all of that? Oh, it was “for you” (1 Cor. 1:13; Luke 22:19)! In short: Y? O! U!