GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE

• As the crucifixion of Jesus drew nearer by the hour, HE experienced excruciating on all levels.
• Luke 23:1-2 Then the entire council took Jesus to Pilate, the Roman governor. 2 They began to state their case: “This man has been leading our people astray by telling them not to pay their taxes to the Roman government and by claiming he is the Messiah, a king.”
• Jesus was hated for at least one reason: He exposed the evil in their hearts.
• Jesus hung on the cross in pain, thirsty, abandoned, and bearing the of sinners.

• It’s called atonement, forgiveness, cleansing, and freedom. It’s also known as .
• Ephesians 2:8-9 God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. 9 Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.
• Luke 23:40-43 But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die? 41 We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” 43 And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
• Here’s why we call it “Good Friday.” Jesus made it possible for everyone to receive forgiveness. Jesus is our .
• Romans 5:1-2 Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. 2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.
• Saved by grace means: I don’t need to I’m deserving of God’s love. The striving to be good is over.
• Because of what Jesus did, God’s righteousness is given to all who .
• On that Friday, God treated Jesus as if He had lived our life, so that He could treat us as if we had lived His. That’s why we call today… ”Good Friday.”
• Hebrews 9:22 In fact, according to the law of Moses, nearly everything was purified with blood. For without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness.

Lord Jesus, I admit that I am a sinner. I know that the penalty of my sin is physical, spiritual, and eternal death. I acknowledge that I can’t do anything about my situation. But I know that You came to pay the penalty for my sin. I trust in You alone as the One who died in my place. I repent of my sin and trust in You alone as the only One who can place me in an eternal relationship with the living God. I desire to be Your child. I desire to live as Your child. In Your name. Amen.

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