How do we know Jesus had to die and rise again?

The necessity of Jesus' death and resurrection is rooted in God's eternal covenant of redemption outlined in the Scriptures. As stated in Luke 24:7, the angel reminds that the Son of Man must be delivered over to sinful men and be crucified, followed by His resurrection on the third day. This reflects the profound theological reality that Jesus was not a victim of circumstance, but rather He administratively, willingly, and purposefully entered into His passion to fulfill God’s plan. This must signifies the ordained nature of His mission to redeem His covenant people from sin and death, ensuring justice is satisfied (Isaiah 53:5).