✝️ Why Crucifixion?
Yeshu’s death on the cross was not an accident or tragedy—it was the center of God’s plan to save humanity. It was the greatest sacrifice, where He took our place, paid the price for sin, and opened the way to God’s Kingdom and eternal life.
Let us explore why crucifixion was necessary through five important truths:
🩸 1. Blood Was Required for Forgiveness In the Law of Moses, God made it clear:
“The life of the flesh is in the blood… it is the blood that makes atonement for one’s life.” — Leviticus 17:11
“Without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.” — Hebrews 9:22
From ancient times, Israel offered animals as sacrifices to cover sin. But these were only symbols. They pointed to the perfect sacrifice that was yet to come.
Yeshu’s blood—pure and without sin—was poured out on the cross to bring true and lasting forgiveness.
⚖️ 2. He Took the Curse on Himself
According to God’s law:
“Anyone who is hung on a tree is under God’s curse.” — Deuteronomy 21:23
“Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us.” — Galatians 3:13
Crucifixion (being nailed to a wooden cross) was seen as a cursed death. Yeshu chose to take that curse upon Himself so that we, who deserve judgment, could receive blessing and freedom.
❤️ 3. The Cross Revealed God’s Deep Love
“God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” — Romans 5:8
The cross was a painful and shameful death. Yet in that moment, God’s love was fully revealed. Yeshu did not wait for us to become good. He died for us while we were still sinners—showing how much God wants to save us.
🐑 4. Sacrifice in Ancient Israel and India
Sacrifice is a concept familiar in both Hebrew and Indian traditions.
| Ancient Israel | Ancient India |
|---|---|
| Animals like lambs and goats were sacrificed to atone for sins. These were substitutes—dying in the place of the guilty. | In Indian traditions, animals such as goats or buffaloes were offered in rituals to deities like Durga or Kali, seeking favor or cleansing. |
| These sacrifices were repeated often because they could not fully remove sin. | Some rituals linked sacrifice with ideas of rebirth or divine satisfaction, but none promised full forgiveness. |
But Yeshu was different—He offered one perfect sacrifice, once for all.
✅ 5. Yeshu: The Final and Perfect Sacrifice
Yeshu fulfilled what all other sacrifices could not:
- He shed His blood to bring true forgiveness — Leviticus 17:11, Hebrews 9:22
- He bore the curse of sin on the cross — Deuteronomy 21:23, Galatians 3:13
- He showed God’s love for sinners — Romans 5:8
- He brought peace with God — Colossians 1:20
His sacrifice was final. No other offering is needed.
✨ Summary: Why the Cross?
- Blood was required to cleanse sin
- Yeshu bore the curse we deserved
- God’s love was shown in His death
- Ancient sacrifices pointed toward Him
- Yeshu’s sacrifice was perfect, final, and complete
“Yeshu humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.” — Philippians 2:8
