God’s supernatural commentary on the cross

The most significant event to ever occur in the history of the world was the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. The Romans had perfected the art of crucifixion in order to maximize the pain. They knew how to prolong the horror without permitting the victim to lapse into a state of unconsciousness that might relieve the pain. The victim of crucifixion would experience waves of nausea, fever, intense thirst, constant cramps and incessant, throbbing pain from all parts of the body. Sleeplessness, hunger, dehydration and worsening infection all took their toll on the victim’s body and spirit as the process of crucifixion dragged on — usually for three days or so. The feeling of utter hopelessness, the public shame, and the ever-increasing trauma to the body all intensified as the hours dragged on.