Why is the cross significant for believers?

For believers, the cross is central to the faith as it signifies the death and burial of sin. In the sermon, the tree at Jabesh symbolizes the cross, under which our former selves are hidden and forgotten. Romans 6:6 tells us that our old selves are crucified with Christ, freeing us from bondage to sin. The cross is where divine justice meets mercy; Christ endured the wrath of God in our place, allowing us to be reconciled with Him. This belief affirms our identity in Him and grants us eternal life through His act of love.