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From Isaiah 53:10-12 -Yet it was the LORD's will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and though the LORD makes his life a guilt offering, he will see his offspring and prolong his days, and the will of the LORD will prosper in his hand. After the suffering of his soul, he will see the light [of life] and be satisfied; by his knowledge my righteous servant will justify many, and he will bear their iniquities. Therefore I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong, because he poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors. For he bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
From Luke 24:25-27 - He said to them, "How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?" And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.
Prayer: Father, Creator of the universe, who is the architect of all plans, we might not know your plan but we can take confidence in knowing that you have laid out all things in history - including the pain and death suffered by your only Son. Lord, may your Holy Spirit open our eyes to what your Son's actions on the cross means to our lives and may we use this knowledge to spread your love throughout the world. In your crucified, buried and risen Son's name. Amen.