vol. Teaching kit (multiple items)

He Chose the Nails

What God Did to Win Your Heart

Plot

Much has been said about the gift of the cross itself, but what of the other gifts? What of the nails, the crown of thorns? What about th garmet taken? What about the garments given? Have you taken the time to open these gifts?

He didn't have to give them, you know. The only required act for our savlation was the shedding of blood, yet he did much more. So much more. Search the cross, and what do you find? A wine-soaked sponge. A sign. Two crosses beside Christ.

Let's examine them, shall we? Let's unwrap these gifts of grace as if -- or perhaps, indeed -- for the first time. And as you touch them -- as you feel the timber of the cross and trace the braid of the crown and finger the point of the spike -- pause and listen. Perchance you will hear him whisper: I did it just for you.