“This is the heart of the gospel. This is the center of history. This is God dying in our place.” Gary Millar preached this message on Jesus’s passion from Luke 23 at TGC’s 2013 National Conference. When Jesus went to the cross, he was surrounded by weak, evil, and self-interested people. Yet he remained in control, steadfast in his trust of his Father, all the way to death. His sacrifice is something we should never take for granted. In This Episode 00:06 – Luke 23: Introduction and context 09:57 – Jesus’s control and compassion 19:08 – Innocence and trust in God 31:20 – The role of ordinary people in Jesus’s story 44:45 – The recognition of Jesus’s identity 45:30 – The importance of Jesus’s death 49:45 – Conclusion and prayer SIGN UP for one of our newsletters to stay informed about TGC’s latest resources. Help The Gospel Coalition renew and unify the contemporary church in the ancient gospel: Give today. Don’t miss an episode of The Gospel Coalition Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube