The way that Jesus died is significant. Deuteronomy 21:22-23 speaks of it: And if a man has committed a crime punishable by death and he is put to death, and you hang him on a tree, his body shall not remain all night on the tree, but you shall bury him the same day, for a hanged man is cursed by God.
(www.lifejournal.cc) He had to die to be our substitute and to take our place. Why did He die as He did? This Scripture explains the thought behind it. Jesus did not stay on the cross overnight, nor did the thieves surrounding Him. Passover was to begin a nightfall (of course, remember it was dark in the middle of the day) and the bodies had to come down before the 'typical' darkness. The law of Deuteronomy is stated the way it is to emphasize the shame of the guilt. The Roman law looked to crucifixion because of the powerful illustration it was to the rest of their society. Such ruthless, public executions helped possible criminals to think twice.
He did it for you and me. He died for us so that we could live for Him. Live for Him today!
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