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[Adapted from the Archives]<\/p>\n

It was a day like no other day in history. For years we lived in countries where Christianity was a minority religion. While the few of us passed this week in reflection and wonder, it was, of course, just another week for most of our friends and colleagues. Easter had its name \u2013 Eid Al-Qiyama (\u201cFeast of Resurrection\u201d) \u2013 but Good Friday was shrouded in the ordinary. For Jesus and all who have experienced life through his teaching and example, this day was and is wholly extraordinary.<\/p>\n

Jesus\u2019 mockery of a trial, crucifixion, death, and burial are all recorded with great detail in the four Gospels. They are riveting accounts of this terrible and triumphant day \u2013 Matthew 26:57-27:61<\/a>, Mark 15<\/a>,\u00a0Luke 22:66-23:56<\/a>, John 18:28-19:42<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jesus had no opportunity to sleep in the hours of night before this dawn. From the garden where he prayed, he was forcibly taken into the custody of the high priests. Through the early morning hours, he was bounced brutally between the Sanhedrin, the high court of Israel,\u00a0and the Roman authorities (Pilate<\/a> and Herod Antipas<\/a>). While in their custody, Jesus endured hostile interrogation, false accusations, trumped-up charges, relentless attempts at public humiliation, and repeated beatings. Yet, he somehow retained his full faculties, responding to the authorities, when necessary with great wisdom and understanding of both the proceedings and the people. In the midst of all this trauma, he even made eye contact with one of his dearest friends and followers, Peter<\/a>, hiding himself nearby\u2026in his own painful moment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The outcome of all the wrangling between the Jewish and Roman officials was an unwarranted, undeserved death sentence. Execution by crucifixion. Pilate even washed his hands of the matter, literally, declaring Jesus innocent but still consenting to the death sentence. He didn\u2019t know then but the \u201cblood\u201d he tried to wash of his hands was truly innocent. Still, it wasn\u2019t Pilate who put Jesus on that cross, nor was it Caiaphas<\/a>, head of the Sanhedrin. Not a Roman, nor a Jew.<\/p>\n

Jesus\u2019 death, that day, was an outworking of a divine plan. We cannot begin to understand the holiness of the Father, the resolve of His Son, or the steadfastness of the Spirit. This three-in-one God orchestrated a path for us, His fallen and broken people, to be restored to Him. That we, though wrecked by sin, can be whole again and one in Him, in that unity of Father, Son, Holy Spirit (John 17:21<\/a>) is a miracle of grace.<\/p>\n

Jesus gave his life for us that day. It was not taken from him. He laid it down. For us. Though completely undeserving, we are\u00a0ransomed and\u00a0redeemed. At such a great cost. This Jesus. This life. This cross.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It Was My Sin That Held Him There<\/em> – Greg Morse<\/a><\/p>\n

Jesus spoke seven times during the three hours he hung on that cross.\u00a0 Each time he spoke, as in all the other times his words are recorded, there was something for all of us. If you don\u2019t know what he said, in those seven brief cries from the cross, read them<\/a> and discover more about him\u2026and about us.<\/p>\n

Just before he died, he cried out, \u201cIt. Is. Finished.\u201d What? What was finished?<\/strong> His life\u2026oh no\u2026not at all\u2026that story comes later. His work? Not completely\u2026for he continues interceding for us (Romans 8:34<\/a>). What was finished? The perfect sacrifice \u2013 the lamb without spot or blemish \u2013 his life for ours. \u201cThe Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world\u201d (John 1:29<\/a>). Hallelujah!<\/strong><\/p>\n