Christ's Triumphant Sufferings

As we look at this passage we find that there are 4 major steps related to us, which tell us about the sufferings of our Lord. Our Lord Jesus underwent these sufferings for our sakes during that painful time when He was falsely accused, beaten, mistreated, and scourged under Pontius Pilate. And these sufferings increased, and they reached their awful climax in the exquisite pains which He bore for us, during that awful time in which He hung upon the cross. It was by these sufferings that He purchased all the blessings and benefits of our great salvation. Let me list them for you: 1st of all – Jesus’ suffering injustice on our behalf silently, before the Jewish council and Pilate the Roman Governor. (verses 1-5) 2nd – Jesus’ suffering the indignity of being considered a common criminal. (verses 6-15) 3rd – Jesus’ being degraded from His dignity and mocked because He was the King of the Jews. (verses 16-20) 4th – Jesus’ willingly allowing Himself to be crucified. (verses 21-39)