Jesus had a radically different vision of what it meant to live and love well. And not everyone was a fan, especially those with something to lose. Rural Bible teachers, wannabe revolutionaries, urban spiritual leaders, and occupying imperialists all found something to dislike in Jesus. They all wanted Jesus out of the way, and worked together to make it happen.
But there’s more to this story than just a Roman execution. Because Jesus went to the cross on purpose, to fulfill an ancient promise, free the world from sin, and make a way for anyone to find new life.