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Heaven’s Veto (Luke 24:1-35)
Introduction
The crucifixion, intended as a deterrent by Rome, is intedened to kill people in a demeaning, painfully slow way. The intention was to deter anyone from rebelling against Rome.
A successful execution is when someone stays dead. A really successful crucifixion is when one is deterred and broken against any hope of rising above the empire.
The irony of the cross is that Christ faces the consequences of being nailed to the tree like a covenant breaker. He does so showing that this age is not a place of rest because he is an innocent man sent to death.
It important to note that while…
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