Behold the Man; ‘In Evil Long I Took Delight’

The sermon centres on the profound significance of Christ's crucifixion as the sole means of salvation, emphasising that God's justice and mercy are fully revealed at the cross. Through a vivid examination of Matthew 27:33–44, it highlights the contempt, mockery, and challenges Christ endured—yet underscores His unwavering commitment to suffer fully in human consciousness, refusing pain relief to bear the full weight of sin. The sermon then turns to the remarkable compassion of Christ's first cry from the cross—'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do'—revealing a prayer of intercession that was repeated, ongoing, and effective for all who repent and believe. This act of divine forgiveness, grounded in Christ's sacrificial death, is presented as the ultimate incentive for sinners to turn to Him in faith, with the assurance that salvation is available to all who come, not by merit, but by grace through the blood of the Lamb.