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The Watch by the Cross: Four Meditations on Calvary - Illustration on Christ's sacrifice | IllustrateTheWord

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The Watch by the Cross: Four Meditations on Calvary

By Joseph S. ExellSource: archive.org199 wordsAI-crafted by ChurchWiseAI

First, contemplate the visible tragedy itself—the physical brutality that all could witness.

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Christ's sacrifice atonement divine purpose spiritual transformation grace

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Matthew 27:33-37

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