March 4, 2022 – April 15, 2022
The Cross of Jesus
The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ are the two most important events in the Christian tradition. These events changed the course of history. Every year Christians around the world purposefully observe the season of Lent as an intentional way to slow down, remember Christ’s sacrifice, and prepare their hearts for the incredibly joyous celebration of Easter. In this Groundwork series, we’ll study, reflect, and discuss the multiple aspects of the cross of Jesus revealed to us in Scripture. We’ll discover the deep application the cross has for our hearts and lives and be once again reminded with greater clarity what Jesus Christ endured on our behalf and what it means for us today.
Episodes in this Series
March 4 , 2022
Why Jesus Had to Die on a Cross
Slow down and once again ask, “why?” Take time to remember what went wrong and reflect on the meaning of Jesus Christ's awful death on the cross to remember God's love for us.
March 11 , 2022
The Curse of the Cross
We were rightly cursed by God for our failure to keep his covenant, but Jesus became that curse to pay our debt. Let's consider the implications of this truth for our lives of faith today.
March 18 , 2022
The Shame of the Cross
Jesus had no sin, yet he too knew shame— the shame of the cross. Let's revisit how Jesus experienced shame and unpack why it was necessary for our salvation.
March 25 , 2022
The Paradox of the Cross
The cross is a paradox. By human standards, it shouldn’t make sense, it shouldn’t work, and yet, it does. Let's study the paradox of the cross and explore what it looks like to live in light of this paradox.
April 1 , 2022
The Complete Sufficiency of the Cross
When Christ died on the cross, he paid our debts in full. Let's study scriptures that help us remember why Christ’s sacrifice is completely sufficient to satisfy God’s wrath.
April 8 , 2022
The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
The story of Jesus’ crucifixion is so important to the message of salvation that we find an account of it in each of the four gospels. Let's study this beautiful tapestry of perspectives to remember the significance of what Jesus accomplished on the cross.
April 15 , 2022
Crucified and Raised to Life with Christ
Salvation by faith is a gift, but it’s not just something that happens to us. We participate in both Christ’s death and resurrection.