Thirty shekels of silver
were all that was used to betray
the only begotten Son of God
on that prophesied fateful day.
He stood before the people
as they shouted, “Crucify Him!”
Placed on Him a crown of thorns,
they mockingly laughed on a whim.
Thirty shekels of silver
to fulfill all the prophecies
and save this lost, wicked world.
Through the torment, He held His peace.
Between two thieves the ultimate sacrifice
was nailed on the cross of Calvary.
All these things He did endure
Just for us to be set free.
As the veil between us was torn apart,
salvation was made free for those who believe.
But what could have been the price
for something so great to succeed?
That removed us from Satan’s grasp
to arrive home after being lost,
No, not thirty shekels of silver,
but bankrupting Heaven was its cost.
Do you see how great the sacrifice Christ made as He left His throne for the Cross?
He died for us, so we can live for Him.
