Jesus asked the Pharisees why David called the Messiah his "Lord." A look at the lordship of Jesus in His credentials, claims and responses to Jesus' lordship.
The true nature of sin - its pleasure and its deadliness. The cross was necessary to deal with sin because of God's holiness, justice and desire for fellowship with fallen man.
The example of Paul and his conversion to Christ. The importance of coming face to face with our true selves. The supreme example of God's forgiveness.
Why did God choose the stigma of execution for the Savior of mankind? A test of humility and true godly desire. The cross does not cater to self-glorification. We must not be ashamed of the cross.