The cross unveils heaven, earth and hell',

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"They crucified Him." Matthew 27:35

The Father delivered Him up, 
Judas betrayed Him, and 
then they crucified Him. 

Let us consider the design of GOD in Christ's death. 
It was . . .
to satisfy the claims of justice,
to clear His holiness in the salvation of His people,
to display His wisdom,
to manifest His mercy,
to put away our sins, and
to unveil the wonders of His love. 

Let us notice what JESUS displayed when He was crucified. 
Here we see . . .
His filial obedience to His Father,
His implicit trust in God,
His surprising patience under suffering,
His meek, forgiving spirit,
His astonishing love to His people, and
His entire submission to the divine will. 

Let us observe what MAN revealed in this tragedy. 
What base ingratitude! 
What inexcusable cruelty! 
What insulting pride! 
What profound ignorance! 
What fickle instability! 

Judas shows the power and tendency of covetousness; 
the Pharisees show the envy and cruelty which lurks under self-righteousness; 
Pilate manifests the effect of the fear of man; 
Jesus' disciples reveal the weakness which may be found in honest hearts. 

In the cross . . .
Jehovah is most clearly revealed, 
the nature of sin is set forth, 
the true condition of man is unfolded. 

The cross unveils heaven, earth and hell.

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