Was the Cross God's Will? | Holy Week Day 6

Was the Cross God's Will? | Holy Week Day 6

April 3, 2026 · 18 min

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The episode explores the meaning of Jesus' High Priestly Prayer and questions whether the crucifixion was God's will or if the resurrection holds greater significance.

Community Channel The Fifth Gospel: https://is.gd/g13X2k Welcome to the Series Finale — Holy Week Day 6! 🙏Was God really a cruel Father who demanded the death of His only Son?Tonight — the night before His crucifixion — Jesus prays His most intimate prayer ever. And what He reveals about God, eternal life, and the resurrection changes everything.Today, we explore the three layers of meaning in John 17:1-8 — the High Priestly Prayer of Jesus.📖 Main passage: John 17:1-8🕊️ Jesus surrenders His life: Luke 22:42-44 & John 10:17-18🌿 Promise fulfilled from the beginning: Genesis 22:7-8 & 2 Samuel 7:12-13🔑 Truth that sets free: John 8:32👑 His Triumphant Return: Revelation 22:7Key question: "Was the crucifixion God's will — or was the RESURRECTION?"This is Episode 6 of our 6-part Holy Week Series. Thank you for walking this sacred journey with us! 🔔 Subscribe and share so others can experience this revelation.👇 Comment below: What truth from this Holy Week series has most transformed your understanding of Jesus?#HolyWeek #HolyWeekDay6 #HighPriestlyPrayer #Eternal Life #John17 #JesusChrist

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Host: Nicholas de Paiva

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Books & works: The Fifth Gospel, John 17:1-8, Luke 22:42-44, John 10:17-18, Genesis 22:7-8, 2 Samuel 7:12-13, John 8:32, Revelation 22:7

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