Why did the best of men need to die?

Was Jesus "crushed on the wheel of history", or was he a martyr fighting for a lost cause?

Thu 23 Nov 2017

Many have sought to explain why Jesus died. Was he “crushed on the wheel of history”, or simply a martyr fighting for a lost cause?

What is Jesus' own understanding of his coming death?

How has that understanding changed the world?

Bible reference(s):

Matthew 26.36-46

With

Al Stewart

Al Stewart is one of Third Space's National Communicators. Al Studied Commerce at UNSW and worked in the business world before studying for Christian ministry. He’s been speaking to various business groups around Australia for 30 years. He has also worked as CEO of the not-for-profit organisation ‘Youthworks’ and been Chairman of the Board of other not-for-profits. He is married to Kathy and they have four grown children.

Why did the best of men need to die?

Was Jesus "crushed on the wheel of history", or was he a martyr fighting for a lost cause?

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