That this self - sacrificial death of Jesus demanded an explanation is obvious. (religion-online.org)
It is Jesus Christ in his incarnation and sacrificial death who is he final model and motivation for servanthood. (religion-online.org)
The expiation of sin achieved by Jesus» priestly sacrificial death on the cross is brought to fulfilment in the Eucharist of which Jesus is the heavenly high priest. (faith.org.uk)