Pierced for our Transgressions

"But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all." Isaiah 53:5-6 (emphasis mine).

This week Fuel is focused on the Crucifixion of Christ from Matthew 27 and Luke 23. The "fanning the flame" question is "Tell me about a person you would sacrifice your life to save?" Instead of fanning the flames with this question think about another one such as, "Why did Jesus have to die?" or What was the purpose of Jesus' death?" These might be better questions. Challenge the students to think about why Jesus had to die.

Reflecting on some on these verses will help: Isaiah 53, 1 Cor. 15:1-7, 2 Cor. 5:21, Hebrews 2:9, Eph. 5:25-27, Romans 5:1-11, and Romans 8:1-31-39.