A Rugged and Old Cross
The four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John complement each other in recording the crucifixion of the Lord Jesus Christ. We read, “And when they came to the place which is called The Skull, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on His right and one on His left” (Luke 23:33). “The Skull” is also referred to as “Golgotha” or “Calvary.” In the Roman Empire, death on a cross was the method of punishment for certain criminals. Jesus died on a Roman Cross, not for any crime He had committed, but for the sins of mankind. And this was God’s […]