Scripture to Read: Romans 3:25
Today and tomorrow, we’ll examine why God the Father publicly displays Christ. We read today in Romans 3:25 that God the Father displayed Christ for all to see, to show beyond a shadow of a doubt that God the Father demands the punishment of all sin because of His righteousness. In other words, nothing unrighteous can come into the presence of God because God is fully righteous and holy. So, Christ took all of the sins of the entire human race on Himself, on the cross, so that everyone who follows Him is made righteous through His shed blood and is cleansed from all sins. Now, the only reason this was even possible is that God the Father deliberately restrained His wrath on the human race so everyone, then and now, can follow Christ and be cleansed of all sins. Also, let’s not miss what God the Father did through Christ. God the Father also cleansed all people who put their faith in Him before Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, so those who had died before Christ were welcomed into paradise along with the thief on the cross. Remember that Jesus told the thief on the cross in Luke 23:43, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise.” God the Father does not desire anyone to miss Christ, but He wants all to come to the point of repentance (to turn away from their sin) and to place their faith in Christ. Therefore, we must share this Good News so everyone can know Christ as we do.
Challenge & Application
What did God teach you about why He publicly displayed Christ for all to see?
How will you honor our King this week and be sure and share Him with those you know who still need Him?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!