Death of the Saviour

Throughout the Master's life, he came to the realization more and more that he would be sacrificed for the sins of the world. Starting at least with Satan's temptation in the wilderness after his baptism, Jesus was offered different paths. He was tempted to stray from the narrow path and specific mission the Father sent him to do time and time again, even by his closest friends (Mark 8:33). It must have been extremely lonely for Jesus of Nazareth to have his own apostles not comprehend what his end must be. They still didn't comprehend even when the hour was come. Mark tells us how he told Peter and the others that they would all forsake Him and leave him alone. Despite their denial, they indeed fled their master and left him alone. Mark tells us of his unlawful arrest, illegal trial, and unlawful death sentence. Jesus was condemned to die in a trial during the night so that the people, with whom he had considerable support, could not disrupt the verdict. We read of his familiar hearing with Pilate, the painful torture, and the gruesome crucifixion. Through the Jews and chief priests, Satan tempted Jesus one last time to not complete his mission by tempting him to save himself from the cross and be spared the agony of death. But, as he was all throughout his life, Jesus was faithful to the Father's commandments. Then, after all the prophecies of His life had been fulfilled and His atonement accepted of the Father, Jesus cried with a loud voice and gave up the ghost. Jesus of Nazareth, the Son of God, Messiah, and Saviour of the world, hung dead. I am grateful for the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. I am grateful that he completed the agonizing atonement for my sins and prepared the way to eternal life.