Why Did Jesus Have to Die by Crucifixion?

Given on Mar 10, 2012 by Gary Smith 1 commentListen

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When you hear the expression "animal sacrifices" what comes to mind? Today most people think of animal sacrifices as brutal, barbaric, out of date and un-necessary in this modern age. As Christians preparing for the upcoming Passover, we might ask why did Jesus have to die by Crucifixion? Why was such a brutal form of death needed in order to pay for our sins?

Gary Smith

United Church of God Pastor

Gary Smith was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, but spent most of his youth in the Pasadena, California area. He graduated from Ambassador College in 1976 and he and his wife, Liz, moved to Peoria, Illinois. For the next six years he worked as a nursing home administrator in Illinois, Ohio, and Texas.
In 1982, he and Liz began to serve in the full-time ministry. Since that time, they have served in a number of congregations in the Midwest.
Gary and Liz now pastor in Houston, Texas near their two children and grandson.

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