1. Jesus was resolved because He knew His mission

“As the time approached for Him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.” Luke 9:51

2. Jesus was resolved even though He knew betrayal and suffering were coming

“I offered My back to those who beat Me, My cheeks to those who pulled out My beard; I did not hide My face from mocking and spitting.” Isaiah 50:6

3. Jesus was resolved because He trusted the Father completely

“Because the Sovereign Lord helps Me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set My face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame. He who vindicates Me is near.” Isaiah 50:7–9

4. The resolve of Jesus reveals the depth of His love for us.

“Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John3:16

“Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.” Hebrews 12:2,3

* All scriptures are from the NAS unless otherwise noted