# The Agony of the Cross

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Podcast: [Ultimately with R.C. Sproul](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ultimately-with-r-c-sproul-1062481)
Published: 2026-04-08T05:01:00+00:00
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## Resource

Greater than the nails that pierced His hands and feet, Jesus suffered the curse of God's wrath on the cross. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the depths of agony that Christ endured to save His people from their sins. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-agony-of-the-cross/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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