• Hebrews 2:14-15
    Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
     
  • John 19:30
    So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, 'It is finished!' And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 11:24-27
    and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me." In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me." For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death till He comes. Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
     
  • Hebrews 2:9-10
    But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone. For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.
     
  • Matthew 27:46
    And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
     
  • Luke 23:44-46
    Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. And when Jesus had cried out with a loud voice, He said, 'Father, 'into Your hands I commit My spirit.'' Having said this, He breathed His last.
     
  • Isaiah 52:14
    Just as many were astonished at you,
    So His visage was marred more than any man,
    And His form more than the sons of men;

     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Jesus Christ's Death


Resources

Was Jesus Christ's Body Broken? (Part Two)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Jesus Christ's death holds profound significance in fulfilling ancient prophecies and divine instructions. During His crucifixion, the Roman soldiers broke the legs of the two felons crucified alongside Him to hasten their deaths, but when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. This act …


Was Jesus Christ's Body Broken? (Part One)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

The phrase "Christ's broken body" is often used, yet it raises questions about its accuracy and faithfulness to Scripture. Jesus Himself does not mention His body being broken, only that the bread represents His body, as He states that the bread He shall give is His flesh for the life of the world. The notion of His body being …


Was Jesus Christ's Body Broken? (Part Three)

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Jesus Christ's death was a supreme victory, not a defeat. He held His head up until the end, bowing it only when He gave up His spirit. He had finished what the Father had given Him to do, accomplishing it perfectly. He died after living a completely sinless life, fulfilling the sin offering. He gave Himself in complete devotion …


Christ's Death, Resurrection, and Ascension

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ, our Savior, our Redeemer, the Messiah, died 1,964 years ago on the day of the Passover, Nisan 14. He was crucified on that day, fulfilling the type of the Passover lamb, as He is named specifically as our Passover. Like the innocent lamb slain at Passover, He bled to death, His blood spilling onto …


Jesus Christ, the Bearer of Sin

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

As God leads us through conversion, He challenges our understanding of Him, and accepting the reality of Jesus Christ's death is crucial to clarifying our vision of His nature. The Scriptures reveal the harsh truth of His sacrifice, which some find difficult to embrace, yet it remains a significant part of what He accomplished. …


The Last Words of Jesus Christ

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Jesus Christ's death was a profound shock and disappointment to His followers, who had believed He would lead an insurrection to restore Israel as a sovereign and glorious nation. His unexpected execution left them in despair, and the public remained uncertain about His identity despite the signs foretold in ancient scriptures. …


Scripture Fulfilled in Christ's Death

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Suffering and sorrow indeed come to those Jesus Christ loves, as evidenced by the fulfilled prophecies surrounding His death. The apostle John records specific events of the crucifixion that align with Old Testament predictions, demonstrating that God orchestrated every detail. These events, fulfilled within a twenty-four-hour …


Christ's Death and the Immortality of the Soul

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

Jesus Christ's death stands as a profound and central event, revealing the stark reality of death as an enemy, not a friend. Unlike Socrates, who faced death with calm composure under the false belief of an immortal soul, Jesus approached His death with great fear and distress. He became deeply troubled, expressing that His soul …



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