Lord’s Day 15
Q37. What do you mean by the word "suffered"?
That during his whole life on earth, and especially at the end, Christ carried in his body and soul God's anger against the sin of the whole human race. He did this as the only sacrifice that could take away sin, to set us free, body and soul, from being punished forever, and to win for us God's grace, righteousness, and eternal life.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Isaiah 53:4–5
1 Peter 2:24
1 Peter 3:18
“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit.”
Romans 3:25
Hebrews 10:14
1 John 2:2
“And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.”
Romans 8:1–4
Galatians 3:13
“Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree.”
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
Romans 3:24–26
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What did Jesus carry during his whole life on earth?
- 2
Why was Jesus the only sacrifice that could take away sin?
- 3
What did Christ win for us through his suffering?
Illustration
When someone steps in front of you to block a ball flying at your face, they take the hit so you do not have to. Jesus took the full weight of God's anger against sin in his own body and soul so that you would be set free.
Application
This week, read one of the Gospel accounts of Jesus' last hours. As you read, remember that he suffered all of it willingly for you.