And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. (Philippians 2:8 ESV)
Jesus’ Death and Obedience
I like movies with twists. Those stories where things seem to be going completely wrong. But suddenly we see that all of the troubles, apparent mistakes, and bumblings were ACTUALLY exactly what was supposed to happen all along!
Jesus’ death was no accident. It did not happen with God wringing His hands in heaven with despair. Jesus did not die against His will.
Jesus’ death was an act of obedience to God.
Jesus’ death was the completion of Biblical Promises from Genesis through Malachi.
Jesus’ death was exactly what needed to happen to fix OUR disobedience.
Jesus’ death was the only way for His people to avoid God’s wrath. In His death, He took our well-deserved punishment on Himself. Jesus obeyed God by punishing every Sin of every one of His people… He just punished Himself instead of us.
His death saves His people.