Bible in 365 -- John 18:1-24
Please read the passage!
Scapegoat. Jesus is ultimate scapegoat. He puts his life on the line in order to save all of ours. He did nothing wrong, but he was the one who was seen as needing to be punished for the rest of his people. Caiaphas even says "It's better that one man should die for his people." And so Jesus did. Here's the thing - he knew he didn't have to. He knew that it was within his power to say no, and not go through with it. He did it anyways. Why? He was the ultimate scapegoat. He wasn't the scapegoat because he was forced to be - he was because he loves us enough that he wanted to be. He chose it to show us his love. Words cost nothing - actions are priceless. The act of dying to save the ones even who hate you - that is incredible. Don't forget the love of our "scapegoat". Don't forget to return it as best you can.
God bless! Shalom!
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