Calvary

Calvary From man’s perspective: Judgment over death hell, and sin. Calvary was a judgment in which the entire world is judged. The Devil Himself fought with Christ for dominion: The powers of darkness were shaken; The earth spewed forth her wrath; The world mocked and turned from Him. It appeared to be a victory for the forces of evil. Christ submitted Himself to a seeming defeat! It had a solid impact on the apostles, He appeared as just another “savior”. A time of sorrow for mankind. Christ died while women cried; He was buried while the apostles tarried; He rose from the grave, the sinner to save; He’s alive evermore on that golden shore. From God’s perspective: The Judgment of the law which condemned man. Judgment for death, hell, and the grave. The Devil did fight with Jesus--Jesus won! A humiliated Savior; A victorious conqueror; A faithful servant; He arose a victor over all! He submitted to the will of God; He restored the apostles; He introduced salvation to the world. Christ died in shame, but rose in glory; He walked with sinners, but lived with angels; He was buried in darkness, but raised in the Light.