Scripture: “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” -2 Corinthians 5:21 Additional Reading: Isaiah 53:5–6, Matthew 26:39, 1 Peter 2:24, Galatians 2:20, Romans 5:9, Hebrews 9:22–23 Intro: What happened on the Cross was not symbolic. It was not a gesture. It was not simply an act of love to admire. It was an execution… meant for you and me. And Jesus stepped forward and took our place. Jesus, Our Lord and Savior