What carried Jesus to the cross? Joy. The joy of seeing you saved and being with him forever.

Summary

The sermon explores the primary motivation behind Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, identifying it not as duty but as a profound joy. This joy stemmed from the anticipation of humanity's salvation and eventual eternal fellowship with God, as described in Hebrews 12:2 where Jesus is said to have endured the cross for the joy set before him. The practical takeaway is that our salvation was the ultimate source of Christ's joy, urging us to consider the immense love and purpose behind his willingness to die for us.