February 22, 2026: The Cross: God’s Message to Us

Romans 5:15-19; I Corinthians 15:21-22, 45

How is it that a man dying on a cross 2,000 years ago takes away my sin today? How does that work? Couldn’t God forgive us without sacrificing Jesus is such a horrific way? What does that say about God? In the first sermon of this series we will explore the basic concepts of atonement and reframe the way we approach the crucifixion. What if we are asking the wrong questions?

Reflection Questions: Write are your initial thoughts on why Jesus had to die on the cross? Keep refining this throughout Lent as you learn more about various theories of the atonement.