Song Lyrics

Nailed to the Cross

Theme: Declaring that our sins and guilt are fully paid for at the cross.

Scripture Inspiration: 2 Corinthians 5:21 – “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us.”

Name of God: Jehovah Tsidkenu (The Lord Our Righteousness)

Verse 1:

The weight I carried crushed my soul,
A debt I knew I couldn’t hold.
But at the cross, You took my place,
You bore the wrath, You showed me grace.

The lies I lived, the wrong I’d done,
All laid upon the sinless One.
The nails drove deep, but deeper still,
Was love that bent to do Your will.

Chorus:

Jehovah Tsidkenu, my righteousness,
You took my shame and gave me rest.
The cross has spoken, sin is gone,
Your blood has made the weak one strong.
You paid it all, You count it done,
Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.

Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.

Verse 2:

I thought I had to earn Your love,
But You poured it freely from above.
No work of mine could change my fate,
But Your grace made the crooked straight.

So here I stand, with hands held high,
No longer bound, I testify.
The cross has spoken, I am free,
Your righteousness now covers me.

Chorus:

Jehovah Tsidkenu, my righteousness,
You took my shame and gave me rest.
The cross has spoken, sin is gone,
Your blood has made the weak one strong.
You paid it all, You count it done,
Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.

Bridge:

For hearts that think they’re too far gone,
Jehovah Tsidkenu, prove them wrong.
Show them grace, show them the cross,
Where every stain and sin is lost.
Lift them up, call them free,
Let them find their rest in Thee.

Chorus:

Jehovah Tsidkenu, my righteousness,
You took my shame and gave me rest.
The cross has spoken, sin is gone,
Your blood has made the weak one strong.
You paid it all, You count it done,
Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.

Chorus:

Jehovah Tsidkenu, my righteousness,
You took my shame and gave me rest.
The cross has spoken, sin is gone,
Your blood has made the weak one strong.
You paid it all, You count it done,
Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.

Jehovah Tsidkenu, You’ve won.

Outro:

May His cross be your victory,
May His blood set your heart free.
Jehovah Tsidkenu covers all,
In His grace, you’ll never fall.

Surmon Notes

🔥 Sermon: The Cross That Rewrites Our Story

🩸 Point 1: The Exchange of the Cross — From Sin to Righteousness

As we journey deeper into the heart of the *Shadows of Yesterday* album, we arrive at a cornerstone message—a moment of divine clarity where brokenness meets healing, and shame is met by righteousness. The song *“Nailed to the Cross”* proclaims not only that our sin has been dealt with, but that our entire spiritual identity has been redefined by what happened on that cross. This is more than forgiveness; it’s transformation.

Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:21,

“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”

Let that truth settle deeply: Jesus didn’t just *die* for sin—He *became* sin. Every failure, every regret, every moment you thought disqualified you—He took it into Himself. And in return, we didn’t just receive mercy, we received identity. We became the righteousness of God in Christ.

That’s the divine exchange. It’s what theologians call *imputed righteousness*. It’s not earned, it’s gifted. And that gift doesn’t fluctuate based on our feelings or our performance. Jehovah Tsidkenu—The Lord Our Righteousness—covers us with His perfection even on our worst days.

So we no longer strive to be good enough. We worship the One who already is. We rest in the righteousness of the cross.

📜 Point 2: The Final Word Has Already Been Spoken

In the courtroom of heaven, the enemy stands as the accuser. And if we’re honest, sometimes we hand him the microphone. *“You failed again.” “You’re not worthy.” “You’re still carrying that?”* But there is a greater voice that has already spoken over us—one whose verdict cannot be overturned.

Colossians 2:13–14 says:

“He forgave us all our sins… having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness… he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.”

This is courtroom language. The accusations were real, but the record has been destroyed. Not hidden—obliterated. Every legal demand against you was nailed to the cross. Jesus didn’t just pay the price; He ripped up the debt. The cross is not a temporary fix—it’s an eternal statement: *“Paid in full.”*

So why do we still carry guilt? Why do we wear shame like it belongs to us?

The lyrics declare: *“The cross has spoken, sin is gone.”* That’s not poetic—it’s prophetic. The cross speaks louder than our inner critic, louder than generational lies, louder than religious condemnation. And when we choose to believe its voice, we step into freedom.

Beloved, the enemy’s accusations only hold power if we forget that the gavel has already fallen. And the Judge declared, *“Justified.”*

🕊️ Point 3: You Are Not Your Past—You Are His

Too many believers live with a divided identity—saved, but still haunted. Forgiven, but still bound. We sing about grace, yet walk in guilt. But the cross of Christ is not only a place of death—it’s the birthplace of our new life.

Isaiah 1:18 offers this promise:

“Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”

White as snow. That’s not halfway clean. That’s blameless. The same blood that poured down Calvary’s tree now covers your deepest wounds. His righteousness isn’t a patch on your brokenness—it’s a whole new garment. Hebrews 10:14 says, “By one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified.”

This means your sanctification isn’t about climbing a moral ladder. It’s about living from the place of *already being made perfect*—because of Jesus. The more we receive this truth, the more it transforms how we walk, worship, and witness.

The bridge of the song shifts tone: *“For hearts that think they’re too far gone…”* Maybe that’s where you are today. But hear me: The cross doesn’t whisper. It shouts. It shouts, *“You are loved.”* It shouts, *“You are free.”* It shouts, *“You are Mine.”*

You are not your addiction. You are not your divorce. You are not your past. You are His.

🙏 Prayer

Abba Father, we come before the cross in awe and gratitude. We thank You for the blood that was not spilled in vain—but poured with purpose. Thank You for Jesus, who became sin, so we could become righteous.

Today we lay down every lie we’ve believed about ourselves—every voice of shame, every whisper of guilt. We pick up the truth of Your Word. We are forgiven. We are free. We are clothed in the righteousness of Christ. We are Yours.

Holy Spirit, remind us daily of the finished work. Let us not strive to earn what You already gave. Let us walk boldly, joyfully, and humbly in the identity purchased by blood. Let Your cross be our clarity, our covering, and our crown.

In the name of Yeshua HaMashiach—Jesus the Messiah—we pray. Amen.

🔥 Activation

• 🕊️ Reflect: What are you still holding that Jesus already nailed to the cross?
• 🌿 Declare: “I am not defined by my sin—I am covered in righteousness.”
• ⚔️ Share: This week, tell someone your testimony—not of perfection, but of redemption.

Let this truth become your banner: *“The cross has spoken, sin is gone.”* Walk in that freedom. Worship from that place. And never forget—Jehovah Tsidkenu has already won.

Podcast Script

🎙️ Podcast Episode:

Nailed to the Cross

From the album: Shadows of Yesterday

Theme: Atonement, Freedom In Christ, Grace, Mercy, Redemption, Righteousness, Salvation, Spiritual Identity, The Cross

Scripture Focus: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Colossians 2:13–14, Isaiah 1:18, Hebrews 10:14

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Welcome, dear friends, to today’s episode. I’m so glad you’ve joined me. Whether you’re walking through a season of healing, wrestling with regret, or simply needing to remember who you are in Christ—this moment is for you. We’re diving into the powerful truths behind the song *“Nailed to the Cross”*, a bold anthem from the album *Shadows of Yesterday*. And let me just say—this song is not just a melody. It’s a prophetic declaration over your life. So take a breath, quiet your heart, and let’s journey together to the foot of the cross.

👑 His Kingship Is Eternal

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The cross wasn’t the end of Jesus’ kingship—it was its unveiling. *Nailed to the Cross* reminds us that Jesus did not lose on Calvary. He triumphed. The cross is not a place of shame, but a throne of victory. 2 Corinthians 5:21 says, “God made Him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God.” This is the divine exchange: our sin for His righteousness, our shame for His sonship. In that moment, our identity was rewritten. Jehovah Tsidkenu—The Lord Our Righteousness—clothed us in His worth. So when the enemy tries to pull you back into the shadows of who you were, stand in who He is. Jesus reigns—and because He reigns, we are free.

🙌 Surrender Is the Sound of Worship

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There’s a line in the song that says, *“I thought I had to earn Your love, but You poured it freely from above.”* How often do we live like grace has to be maintained, like love is on a timer? But Colossians 2:14 says He “canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness… nailing it to the cross.” That means you don’t owe the old system anything. The work is finished. The debt is paid. The only thing we’re invited to bring is surrender. Real worship isn’t about polished perfection. It’s about brokenness laid bare before a holy God, trusting that what He accomplished is enough. It’s okay to come empty—He delights in filling empty vessels.

🛡️ Intercession: When Worship Becomes Warfare

🎵 Pause. Let Holy Spirit bring names to mind 🎵

Right now, let’s take a moment of holy intercession. Who do you know that feels too far gone? Too bound by shame to come home? The bridge of the song says, *“For hearts that think they’re too far gone, Jehovah Tsidkenu, prove them wrong.”* That’s not just a lyric—it’s a prayer. The cross isn’t limited to your life—it’s for your brother, your sister, your coworker, your prodigal child. So lift their name before the throne. Ask Jehovah Tsidkenu to show them grace. Declare that the same blood that set you free will speak over them. This is the power of intercession—when worship turns outward and becomes warfare on behalf of someone else’s destiny.

🌍 Final Reflections: A Life That Crowns Him Daily

Friend, you are not what you’ve done. You are what Christ has done. The lyrics boldly proclaim: *“The cross has spoken, sin is gone. Your blood has made the weak one strong.”* And that is your testimony. Not that you were strong enough—but that He was. Live in that truth. Let it shape your decisions, your relationships, your worship. Let it quiet the voices that say you’re not enough. Because in Him, you are more than enough.

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🙏 Closing Prayer

Jehovah Tsidkenu, You are the Lord our Righteousness. Today, we rest under the finished work of the cross. We cast off every shame, every accusation, every lie that tells us we are still condemned. You nailed it to the cross—and called it done.

Holy Spirit, remind us daily of the power of this truth. Help us walk boldly, not in striving but in surrender. Let our lives become altars of gratitude. Let our worship carry the sound of freedom. And for every heart still bound in guilt—bring breakthrough. Let the cross speak louder than their past. In the name of Yeshua HaMashiach—Jesus the Messiah—we pray. Amen.

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