In the book of Daniel 9:26 it says that, "the Messiah will be cut off, but not for himself."
Spurgeon talks today about identifying with the suffering of Christ on the cross rather than simply appreciating the sinless dying for the guilty. Christ died for the guilty which you are apart! When I was first learning about Christianity this really filled me with fear and sadness - that I had caused this and that someone else had expenrienced pain because of me. When I accepted Christ, understanding this suffering no longer did I fear but rejoiced. It has been my experience that the more you learn about the cross, the greater joy you have, the greater you understand your deliverance. You recognised your sin when you are saved and you understand that Christ has redeemed you. As you grow I believe God reveals to us just how low we were, and how far we had fallen. At the same time, we further understand the limitless nature of God: how rich in mercy, grace, forgiveness and glory He is. How he has seated us with Christ in heavenly places! He has raised us up so very high. I am grateful God let me see this this morning :)
Spurgeon also says that because Christ had no committed or original sin that death had no claim on Him. In contrast, Adam and Eve sinned which brought death into the world. Only God, who is unable to sin, could of been the answer to death and sin. Couldn't be man because man had sin - original and committed. Couldn't be an angel because angels had the ability to sin - as we see in Job. Couldn't be an animal because they were effected by the fall. It could only be God himself that could defeat dead.
Rambling on a bit but this is how my brain works - going to read a bit of John today too.