• Misunderstanding The Value Of The Cross

  Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Nov 9, 2022 (message contributor)

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  Scripture:  Galatians 3:1-4, Romans 5:8

  Tags:  Crucifixion, Salvation, Gospel, Truth, Cross, Lost, Saved, Blood Of Jesus  (view more)  (view less)

  Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The cross was put there in 1930 by a Catholic bishop and had been valued at the time at $10,000. The thieves apparently cut it off at its base and hauled it off in a pick-up. Police speculate that they cut it into small pieces and sold it for scrap. The thieves figured that the 900-pound cross probably brought about $450. They obviously didn’t realize the value of that cross.

That is the problem with our lost world —understanding the value of the cross. As the gospel writers relate the story of Jesus’ crucifixion, the theme that runs through all the details is rejection. Not only did people not see the value of Jesus, they also didn’t understand the value of his death. May we not be so blind!

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