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Explore the scandal of the cross and how it embodies God's profound love and power. Embrace humility and find strength in weakness as Jesus did. Live counter-culturally and be a beacon of hope. Reflect on how to honour the scandalous nature of the cross in daily life and become an agent of God's love and redemption.

Introduction: The Scandal of the Cross: Embracing the Paradox

On this Good Friday, we seem to be surrounded by scandal. Politicians who bend the truth, business people willing to break the rules, the UK Post Office scandal, people willing to put their closest relationships at risk, and more.

In Matthew 26:31-35, we are confronted with the scandal of the cross. Once a symbol of ultimate shame and disgrace, the cross now stands as the embodiment of God's profound love and power for those who believe. The crucifixion, a method designed to maximize disgrace, became the stage for the greatest act of divine love in human history.

Embracing Humility: Finding Strength in Weakness

The practical application of this paradox is profound. Just as Jesus humbled himself to the point of death on the cross, we too are called to embrace humility in our lives. Often, we encounter situations where what seems to be weakness or failure in the eyes of the world is, in fact, an opportunity for God to display his strength and grace.

When we face trials and challenges, we are invited to look beyond the immediate shame or discomfort and see the potential for God's redemptive work. It is in these moments that we can experience the scandal of the cross in our own lives, understanding that God can turn even the most dire circumstances into something beautiful and transformative.

Living Counter-Culturally: Embracing the Foolishness of the Cross

In our interactions with others, let us not shy away from the parts of our faith that may seem foolish or scandalous to the world. The cross teaches us that God's ways are not our ways. What may appear to be foolishness is actually the wisdom of God at work.

Just as Jesus embraced the lowly, the outcasts, and the broken, we are called to do the same. The scandal of the cross is a beacon of hope for the downtrodden, reminding us that God's love and grace are available to all, regardless of their social status or past mistakes.

Embracing the Scandalous Nature of the Cross

As we reflect on the scandal of the cross, let us consider how we can honour its nature in our

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