The Crown - The Cradle - The Cross person and work of Jesus (Christology) THE CROSS Luke 2:21-35 A Banana Split without the Banana.. makes no sense! Christmas without the Cross.. makes no sense! You may be surprised to find the cross mentioned in the birth narrative—but it is! Jesus’ work on The Cross gives proof to three encouraging truths: 1) A Determined Purpose. - Jesus “set his face like a flint.” Isaiah 50:6-7 - Jesus clearly predicted he would die and be resurrected. Luke 9:21-22 Luke 9:44-45 Luke 18:31-33 (There were others also—“sign of Jonah” / “destroying this temple—raise it up in three days”) - Jesus would not let anything stop him from going to The Cross. Matthew 16:21-23 2) A Demonstrated Passion. John 15:13 - Jesus willingly gave his life for us on The Cross. (remember he said he was “the good shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep) Romans 5:8 - God proved His love with His action. 3) A Disarming Power. Colossians 2:13-15 - Jesus disarmed the evil spiritual forces (Satan and his demons. - The Cross was not a tragedy. - The Cross was a Triumph! - All our debt is nailed to the cross! (Canceled) - Satan has no power to accuse us! Romans 8:1 Christmas makes no sense without.. The Cross! Next Step: - Have you placed your faith in the finished work of Jesus’ Cross?