How did Jesus die? Why did Jesus die?
These are the two questions asked and answered by Jonathan Pryke, Senior Minister at Jesmond Parish Church, Newcastle upon Tyne.
He says: “The truth is that Jesus broke out of the grave. He is alive today. He is with us now and always by his Spirit. One day we’ll see him face to face. Nothing could be more joy-inducing than that. And the more we get to grips with the good news of Jesus the more deeply joyful we become.
“But one of the wonderful things about being a Christian, as those of us who are have found, is that we can be joyful and at the same time face hard facts head on. And one of those hard facts is that Jesus died on a cross.”