This is the Gospel: The Cross and Christ’s Victory

1. The cross reveals the wisdom of God’s
2. The cross reveals the triumph of the true King
3. The cross reveals the victory that sets us free

Reflection Questions:

How does the cross of Christ redefine what it means to be wise, successful, or powerful?

In what ways do you see the values of God’s kingdom demonstrated in the cross in conflict with the dominant values of our broader cultural environment?

Paul says that God chose the foolish and weak to shame the strong. Why do you think God works this way? How might this affect your view of spiritual leadership?

Where in your life are you tempted to boast in your own strength, and how does the cross confront that impulse?

Read Colossians 2:13-15. How does Paul describe the spiritual reality behind Christ’s death in this passage? What is surprising or unexpected about this description?

What does it mean that Christ “disarmed the rulers and authorities” and “triumphed over them” on the Cross? How does this reshape our understanding of victory and power?

In what ways can contemporary Christians sometimes overlook or underemphasize the triumphant nature of the Cross?

Read John 12:31-33 Jesus says, “Now is the judgment of this world.” How does the cross function as a moment of judgment, not just forgiveness?