There are nuances in the way Jesus was treated from the moment of his arrest through to his death that escape most modern-day readers. The process of Jesus' arrest, trial, procession to Golgotha, and crucifixion bear striking parallels to the Roman procession known as the *triumph.* Rabbi Sobel explains why Jesus *had* to die on a cross, and *had* to wear a crown of thorns. In this triumphant final session, we will rejoice in the gift of justification that was declared over us because of the cross.