Strike the Shepherd

From Matthew 26:30-46. In this passage, we see indeed Jesus must die, He must be sacrificed for the redeeming plan of the Father to move forward. When the shepherd is struck, it will cause many to stumble and fall away and it will cause His flock to run to Him in faith. The plan of God moves forward through the suffering of the Son and the benefits of the kingdom come to us only through the suffering of the Son.