There is no salvation without Christ's sacrifice. Discover the awe-inspiring significance of a God who gave up the privileges of divinity to love, serve, teach, and save people who have turned their backs on God. Explore the mystery of the crucifixion, God freeing us from death by entering into it. Each lesson in Crucifixion guides you through a specific passage of Scripture, using the down-to-earth language of The Message, and takes you on a journey of understanding the transformational power of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross and how the Good Friday story changes us and our neighborhoods. About the God in the Neighborhood Bible Study Series: The God in the Neighborhood Bible Study Series revisits the incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus in robust ways with real-life implications and applications. Appropriate for individual or small group use, each study has 8 lessons that grow your understanding of Holy Week, Jesus' earthly ministry, and its relevance to everyday lives. The beautiful text of The Message, created by Eugene Peterson, makes these studies fresh, accessible, and practical. Filled with rich, biblical insight, this Christian Bible study series contains: - Incarnation, which dives deep into the mystery of the incarnation where God joins us in life. - Crucifixion, which reflects on Jesus' execution where God joins us in death. - Resurrection, which leads us through the Easter story where God joins us in life anew. With the discipline of a scholar and the passion of a pastor, Derek Vreeland helps us all draw close enough to Christ so that our lives may be transformed by him.