The "cross" mentioned in Good Friday's messages around the world is a good example.
That "cross of Calvary. That cross constructed of cruel Roman timbers.
That cross has affected lives and language throughout centuries.
Excruciating is a word that has its base in the cross. A word used then and now during these coronavirus times as unbearable, physical and mental pain to the point of anguish.
Crux from the Latin means cross as well. Christian apologist, Ravi Zacharias, says in our times crux is a critical juncture or point in time. Crux is a key idea or event that effects all others--everything hinges on it.
Together resurrection and cross of Christ are the crux of history of the Christian faith.
Crucial. When something is crucial we cannot ignore it. One must pay attention to it and respond. Mark 10:45 states "For even the Son of Man came not to serve but to be served, and to give His life as a ransom for many." Mark's words are the good news message which defines the cross---an excruciating death, which is the crux of faith and requires a response. A crucial response which determines the crossroad of your life from this juncture.
To hear 5 minutes of clarity on this topic, please listen to Allen Bible Church pastor, Buddy, with his overview on my YouTube b/c it wouldn't load from my video.
