In “The Cross — Its Accompaniments,” J. M. Davies turns our attention to the powerful events and divine signs that surrounded Calvary—those extraordinary accompaniments that revealed heaven’s response to the death of Christ.Through these signs, Davies shows that the Cross was no ordinary death. The veil’s tearing proclaimed open access to God; the earthquake signaled judgment and transition; the raised saints bore witness to resurrection power already at work. Nature itself bowed before the Redeemer as creation testified to its Creator’s suffering and triumph.This chapter leads listeners to see how all heaven and earth were stirred by the Cross—how its accompaniments confirm its significance, its finality, and its glory. The Cross was not silent; the world itself trembled at the weight of redemption accomplished.

In this deeply moving chapter, J. M. Davies draws the listener into the heart of Calvary to behold both the humiliation and glory of Christ in His death. What the world saw as defeat, Heaven declares as triumph.

Davies paints a vivid contrast: the Man of Sorrows, despised and rejected, bearing the curse and shame of the Cross—yet, in that very suffering, displaying the splendor of divine love and obedience. The lowest point of His humiliation becomes the highest revelation of His glory.

From Gethsemane’s agony to Golgotha’s cry, Davies shows that every step downward was also a step upward in eternal purpose. The Cross was Christ’s throne; the thorns His crown. Through His willing descent, He exalted the righteousness of God and opened the way for sinners to share in His victory.

This chapter invites listeners to contemplate the mystery of glory hidden in suffering—the radiant beauty of the Savior who humbled Himself unto death, and through that humility, secured everlasting glory.

In “Its Sequel — The Resurrection,” J. M. Davies leads listeners beyond the darkness of Calvary into the radiant dawn of the empty tomb. The Cross, he reminds us, cannot be separated from its sequel—the Resurrection—because together they form the complete triumph of redemption.

Davies portrays the Resurrection not merely as a miracle of power, but as the divine seal upon Christ’s finished work. It is God’s public declaration that sin has been judged, death defeated, and salvation secured forever. From the sorrow of the Cross arises the song of eternal victory.

With reverent insight, Davies draws on Scripture to show that the Resurrection validates every promise of God: it confirms the deity of Christ, guarantees the believer’s justification, and becomes the pledge of our own future glory. The risen Christ is both proof and promise—proof of redemption accomplished, and promise of life everlasting.

This chapter lifts the heart from Golgotha to the garden tomb, from grief to glory, from death to life. It is a triumphant close to the message of the Cross—a message crowned with resurrection joy.

In “Prophecies Fulfilled,” J. M. Davies lifts the listener’s gaze to the vast sweep of Scripture, showing how the Cross of Christ stands at the very center of God’s prophetic plan. Every promise, picture, and pattern of the Old Testament finds its perfect realization at Calvary.

Davies traces how ancient prophecies—spoken by Moses, David, Isaiah, and others—reach their climax in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. From the bruised heel foretold in Genesis to the pierced hands of Psalm 22 and the wounded Servant of Isaiah 53, he demonstrates how the entire biblical narrative points to one radiant fulfillment: the Redeemer crucified and risen.

This chapter unveils the unity of the Bible’s message—the Cross was not an afterthought, but the very heart of God’s eternal purpose. Through prophecy fulfilled, listeners see the reliability of God’s Word, the precision of divine timing, and the glory of Christ who fulfills every shadow and promise.

A stirring reminder that the Scriptures are alive with one theme from Genesis to Revelation: the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world.

In this profound chapter, J. M. Davies presents a threefold view of the Cross of Christ, guiding listeners to see Calvary from three powerful vantage points — divine, human, and satanic. Each reveals a different facet of the same wondrous event.

From the Divine View, Davies shows how the Cross stands as the eternal expression of God’s love and righteousness — where justice and mercy meet in perfect harmony. It is not tragedy, but triumph, designed before the foundation of the world.

From the Human View, he explores the Cross as the fullest revelation of man’s heart — exposing humanity’s rebellion and sin, yet also opening the door to grace, forgiveness, and transformation.

From the Satanic View, Davies unveils the Cross as the battleground of the ages — where the prince of darkness seemed to win, yet met his ultimate defeat. What looked like victory for evil became the moment of its undoing.

Rich with Scripture and spiritual insight, A Threefold View of It helps listeners grasp the depth and scope of Calvary’s meaning. The Cross is not one-dimensional—it is the meeting point of heaven, earth, and hell; the place where God’s eternal purposes were fulfilled in a single, world-changing act of love.

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In this section, J. M. Davies unfolds the threefold uniqueness of Christ’s death, showing why it stands utterly alone in all of history. He explains that the death of Jesus was:

A Sacrificial Death – the fulfillment of every type and shadow in the Old Testament, from the Passover Lamb to the offerings on Israel’s altar.

An Obedient Death – a willing surrender, where Christ humbled Himself even to the shame of the Cross, perfectly accomplishing the Father’s will.

A Death in Conflict – not passive but active, as Jesus entered the fiercest struggle with sin, Satan, and death itself, triumphing in apparent defeat.

Through these three dimensions, Davies emphasizes that the Cross cannot be compared with any other death. It is at once the altar of atonement, the highest act of obedience, and the battlefield where eternal victory was won.

Listeners are drawn to see the depth, richness, and glory of Calvary — the place where God’s purposes converged in a single, unique act of love and power

In Chapter 2, J. M. Davies deepens the ascent by exploring The Unique Character of Christ’s death, setting it apart in history and revelation. He shows that Jesus’ death was unlike any other—not simply because of its physical suffering, but because of its moral, spiritual, and cosmic significance.

Davies also illustrates the magnitude of His suffering—How Jesus “tasted death,” endured the Cross in all its shame and pain, yet held firm in obedience and love. Through vivid Biblical typology, prophetic fulfillment, and careful exposition, this chapter helps listeners grasp just why the Cross is not only central, but uniquely so: because in it God’s justice, mercy, holiness, and love meet, and because nothing else in Scripture bears quite the same weight.