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He took all the sins of the world upon Himself to end mans separation from God and to destroy eternal death, to be our high priest, to be our example, to be our perfect Advocate, to motivate us for striving for love,holy,blameless,perfect and righteousness, To rescue us from final judgment. By his suffering he revealed the The consequence of sin, the greatness of God's love, his own love, to give hoe for dead through resurrection. The sufferings and resurrection was also foretold in the Old Testament. Christ was risen to offer the forgiveness of sins and everlasting salvation for whoever believes in Him. Just as there were many who were appalled at Him — His appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness. Isaiah 52:14 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Psalm 22:1 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: He trusts in the LORD; let the LORD rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him, Psalm 22:6-8 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death Psalm 22:15 They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing Psalm 22:18 Because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. Psalm 16:10 I am a stranger to my brothers, an alien to my own mother's sons Psalm 69:8 They put gall in my food and gave me vinegar for my thirst. Psalm 69:21 He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth Isaiah 53:7 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?— which means, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me Matthew 27:46 When he was accused by the chief priests and the elders, he gave no answer. Matthew 27:12 Then everyone deserted him and fled. Mark 14:50 He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death, though he had done no violence, nor was any deceit in his mouth. Isaiah 53:9 But the LORD provided a great fish to swallow Jonah, and Jonah was inside the fish three days and three nights. Jonah 1:17 That he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures. 1 Corinthians 15:4 Jesus called out with a loud voice, Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. When he had said this, he breathed his last. Luke 23:46 At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in heaven. Matthew 22:30 And you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." Luke 14:14 Martha answered, "I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day. John 11:24 Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies. John 11:25 Beginning from John's baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection Acts 1:22 And who through the Spirit of holiness was declared with power to be the Son of God by his resurrection from the dead: Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 1:4 Instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment. Hebrews 6:2 Blessed and holy are those who have part in the first resurrection. The second death has no power over them, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with him for a thousand years Revelation 20:6 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 1 Peter 1:3
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