"'He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.' When they hurled insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls."--1 Peter 2:22-25 (verse 22 quoted from Isaiah 53:9)
This story never gets old. What Jesus did in suffering for us is just as amazing today as it was 2000 years ago. In our "me" driven society, we just don't see people humbling themselves for the good of others, and when they do they are certainly rewarded for it. Our sinless Savior did not try to defend himself, but sought instead the favor of a heavenly judge, and an eternal glory.
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