It was the beginning of school and the rules for the classroom had be laid down, explained, and were thoroughly understood by everyone. When it was discovered that a lunch was missing everyone was aghast. The punishment for stealing was a swat from that huge fraternity paddle that hung on the teacher's desk.
The teacher began to ferret out the culprit. Soon the scrawniest, weakest little boy was targeted and he confessed to taking the lunch and eating it. The teacher did not want to spank him but the rule was the rule and it must be obeyed. The consequence must be administered.
The little guy with tears running down his cheeks slowly came forward. Just as he got to the front and was about to receive his punishment a rustle of noise came from the back. The biggest lad in the whole class strode to the front, put the little guy aside and bent over the desk. The big brother took the swat for the little brother.
While on Golgotha's mountain Jesus of Nazareth took the swat that we richly deserved. God's justice was served and we were spared. What a wonderful, big Brother we have in Christ.