The Crucified Messiah Crucifix

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This bronze The Crucified Messiah Crucifix depicts Jesus in John 19:30 just after he has uttered “It is finished!,” bowed his head, and died. The INRI at the top of this cross stands for the Latin words “Iesus Nazarenus Rex Judaeorum” (Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews). The INRI stands in as an abbreviation for the inscription in Aramaic, Greek and Latin which was nailed to the top of Jesus’ cross by order of Pontius Pilate (John 19:19-20). This crucifix is a meaningful gift for a birthday, baptism, first communion, confirmation and ordination. This is a gift of heirloom quality that will be treasured and passed down from one generation to the next.

A Crucifix Cast in Bronze in Germany

Measuring 3.7 inches high and 3 inches wide, the Crucified Messiah Cross has an eyelet at the top to allow for easy hanging on any wall in study, home, or office. This wall crucifix was conceived and forged in a German art studio and foundry. This crucifix will be a true gift of meaning for that special someone in your life!

A “Crucified” Messiah?

A “Crucified Messiah” certainly seems like the last thing you would expect. It certainly was for the two disciples making their way to Emmaus. They explained to their anonymous travel companion (the Risen Jesus) that “Jesus of Nazareth was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” (Luke 24:19-24). “We had hoped…” Clearly, they were expecting a very different sort of Messiah! The kind of Messiah would crush the Roman occupation, liberate Israel, and usher in right away the Messianic Age of justice, peace and prosperity. But by the very fact that he has risen victorious over death, Jesus is showing them that he is much, much more than a mere military Messiah. Jesus is the one true Christ, Anointed One, Messiah, who, though crucified unto death, has conquered death once for all and is now transforming all of creation.

John 19:28-30

Jesus knew that by now everything had been completed; and in order to make the scripture come true, he said, “I am thirsty.” A bowl was there, full of cheap wine; so a sponge was soaked in the wine, put on a stalk of hyssop, and lifted up to his lips. Jesus drank the wine and said, “It is finished!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

Luke 24:13-27

Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; but they were kept from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself.

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