Why is Christ's suffering significant for salvation?

The sermon underscores the importance of Christ's suffering as the foundation for salvation. It is through His suffering and sacrifice that justice is satisfied, allowing Him to redeem a people for Himself. The illustration of the candlestick being beaten into shape represents the suffering that was necessary for Christ to bear in order to provide spiritual illumination and life to His followers. Without His suffering on the cross, there would be no hope of redemption or the light that enables us to see our true condition before God. This highlights the profound depth of His love and the necessity of His pain as part of the redemptive plan for sinners, demonstrating that His suffering was not merely an event but a pivotal aspect of our salvation.