This post is a bit off topic but not really.
Yesterday evening, Ryan, a young man I met about a year ago stopped by my place to help me with a computer problem. Both of us being tired just sat there after he fixed the problem and talked. We talked about my belief in Christ. Ryan told me that he had heard a young man on the radio say just what he was thinking. “Why would Jesus need to die for me. Why isn’t my saying I’m sorry enough?” As I groped for an answer. I thought of Ryan’s two-year old son whom we had just been discussing.
I then hypothesized, “Suppose your son was grown and he looked you in the eye and told you he was going to betray his country and nothing you could say would stop him. Then suppose the result of the betrayal was that a million people including everyone you love died an agonizing death.
How could your son ever get right with you again? The size of what he had done would be insurmountable. You would want to forgive him but could you when things weren’t set right. Yet how could your son ever set it right? No matter how repentant he was. No matter how much you loved him. The enormity of the betrayal would still be there. All those people would still be dead.”
We then talked about the meaning of going against the infinite God and how we choose to do it every day. I explained that even a small offence against God is infinite not because of our nature but because of the nature of the one we are offending. While in my example the son’s offence was not infinite the consequences of the sin were so large that no human could deal with it. I then said that because God is infinitely good the smallest offence against his will is infinite. We simply are not able on our own to cross the breach between us and God.
That is why our gracious God gave us his Son to breach that gap. The whole Old Testament is a foreshadowing of the sacrifice of the One who finally made mankind right with his creator. Only the death of God himself could pay the price of our sin.
Ryan said that for the first time he understood why Jesus was crucified. He said he wanted to talk about the resurrection next. God help me! After he left I sat there and wondered about the inadequacy of my explanation.
I would love your comments and suggestions. I would like to do better next time.
Coping with Both Sides of Suicide 
But it wasn’t a sacrifice. Jesus was only dead for a day and a half after which he went back to heaven. That’s not much of a sacrifice.
You might want to check out Roman crucifixion to see how excruciating it was. It was designed to be the most painful and prolonged way to die by the Romans who are not noted for kindness.
I think you did a great job, especially in an unexpected circumstance! But what an amazing opportunity God gave you to share… I just love that you were open to taking it and running with it. I’ll pray that He gives you the words for your next conversation as well!!
I love that you spoke from the heart and didn’t just throw out a bunch of scripture verses. Scripture is of course important, but someone who is sharing God, Jesus, salvation,etc. and comes from the heart is powerful.
Thanks. Please pray for Ryan Pray that God gives me the words to hlep him.
Dear sister in Christ, I just wanted you to know that I nominated you for the Sunshine Award… one that is given to “bloggers who positively and creatively inspire others in the blogosphere. You are not obligated to accept the award…but I hope you do. Please check out the link below
http://waltbrite.wordpress.com/2012/05/01/sunshine-sunshine-in-my-soul-today/
Dear Brother,
You brighten my day. I so look forward to your blog and your comments. You encourage first. You encourage me in my blogging so much. Thank you for this nomination. I can’t tell you how much your great kindness gives me the joie de vivre to go on with blogging. I happily accept the nomination and will fill out the form first thing tomorrow. Thank you. I feel like I know your heart.