2. Romans 5:6-11 “…while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die.

3. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from the wrath of God through Him.

4. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God through the death of His Son, much more, having been reconciled, we shall be saved by His life.

5. And not only this, but we also exult in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received the reconciliation.

6. Death…an Act of Love Pity for the pitiable “Helpless”…impotent, feeble
Volitionally helpless
Love for the detestable
Love…unrestrained affection and good will

7. Uhhh…Thanks? I appreciate the thought
What made you think I wanted that?!
Thanks, but I’m good!
Means little, desired less

8. But here’s the reality… “…the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

9. Death… No greater need No greater gift
Given as a gift, given out of dire necessity

10. Loving Easter’s Embrace
Embrace who you are
Welcome God’s embrace in spite of who you are