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"The Beautiful Cross" by Mark & Sarah Tillman: Celebrating the Sacrifice That Saves


"The Beautiful Cross" by Mark & Sarah Tillman is a song that invites you to reflect on the profound sacrifice of Jesus. Mark & Sarah Tillman share that this song is particularly close to their hearts, especially as we approach Holy Week and Resurrection Sunday so soon. This song isn't chasing trends - it's a timeless message that's over 2000 years old and prophesied for generations and generations before that. As Mark & Sarah Tillman share, the song is about pointing us to the one who sacrificed it all for us so that we may have life and life abundantly, and simply exhaling, "Jesus, thank you for the cross."

Mark & Sarah Tillman - The Beautiful CrossThe lyrics capture both the sorrow and majesty of His redemption: "Tears in His eyes, His Son sacrificed // He spent His greatest prize." The song reminds us of the weight of sin and God's mercy--"I was blinded by my sin… Your mercy let me see," and continues with praise, "Oh the beautiful cross // King of Glory dying for us." It's impossible not to feel awe as Mark & Sarah Tillman recount every stripe, every thorn, and the power of His blood that "saves and delivers."

This song doesn't shy away from some of the gruesome details of the crucifixion, and reminds us how "darkness had died, God's wrath satisfied," prerequisites for the resurrection and joy that followed. May this worship track deepen your focus on Jesus this Easter season-or better yet, any day. Fix your eyes on Him, and let Him guide your life. Press play and join in praise: "Oh the beautiful cross // Oh what redeeming Love // How Your blood is always enough // Oh it saves and delivers // It flows like a river // Oh what redeeming Love"

(Related scripture: John 3:16; Isaiah 53:5; Romans 5:8)

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