How do we know that Jesus' sacrifice was ordained by God?

Throughout Scripture, the predetermined plan of God for Jesus’ sacrifice is evident. In Zechariah 11:12-13, a prophecy foretells the valuation of the Messiah at thirty pieces of silver, a price that Judas later confirms to the chief priests in Matthew 26:14-15. This connection illustrates how God's sovereign plan was unfolding, meticulously orchestrating events leading to the cross so that Christ could fulfill His role as the sacrificial Lamb. Furthermore, Acts 2:23 reiterates that Jesus was delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, solidifying the belief that His sacrificial death was not a random occurrence but a divinely ordained act for our redemption.