What a truth is presented as we gaze upon Jesus in connection with the cross of Calvary, as we see this Wonderful, this Counselor, this mysterious victim, stooping beneath the amazing burden of our race! That the transgressor might have another trial, that men might be brought into favor with God the Father, the eternal Son of God interposed himself to bear the punishment of transgression. One clothed with humanity, who was yet one with the Deity, was our ransom. The very earth shook and reeled at the spectacle of God's dear Son suffering the wrath of God for man's transgression. The heavens were clothed in sackcloth to hide the sight of the divine sufferer.

Hvilken sandhed frembydes ikke, når vi fæster blikket på Jesus, i forbindelse med Golgatas kors og ser den Underfuld Rådgiver det hemmelighedsfulde Offer der bøjer sig under slægtens utrolige byrde. For at give overtræderen en ny anledning og for at mennesket kunne opnå gunst hos Gud Fader greb den evige Guds Søn personligt ind for at bære straffen for overtrædelsen. En iklædt menneskets natur og dog ét med Guddommen, blev vor forløser Selv Jorden rystede og bævede ved synet af Guds kære Søn, som måtte bøde under Guds vrede over menneskets overtrædelse. Himlene blev klædt i sørgedragt for at skjule synet af Den lidende Guddom.