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Good Friday is a watershed point in Christian history, marking Jesus Christ’s crucifixion, a dramatic event that is thought to have saved humanity from sin. The study and reflection on the Scriptures surrounding this tragic day are central to Good Friday observances. These ancient scriptures reveal profound truths about the depth of Christ’s sacrifice, the pain of his journey to the cross, and the ultimate triumph of redemption.
Good Friday Scripture
Through the perspective of Scripture, believers are invited to walk alongside Jesus in his final hours, dealing with the weight of his agony and finding comfort in the hope of salvation. In this investigation of Good Friday Scripture, we will look at the tremendous importance of these texts, hoping to gain a better grasp of the great love and sacrifice displayed on this holiest of days.
Reflecting on the Passion
1. Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.”
2. Luke 23:34
“Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.”
3. Matthew 27:46
“About three in the afternoon, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ (which means ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’).”
4. John 19:30
“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”
5. Romans 5:8
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
6. Hebrews 12:2
“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
7. 1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; ‘by his wounds you have been healed.'”
8. Philippians 2:8
“And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross!”
9. Colossians 1:20
“And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.”
10. 1 Corinthians 1:18
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.”
Sacred Texts for Good Friday Contemplation
11. Isaiah 53:3
“He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem.”
12. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”
13. Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
14. 2 Corinthians 5:21
“God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.”
15. Matthew 27:51
“At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split.”
16. Ephesians 1:7
“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”
17. Romans 6:23
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
18. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4
“For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.”
19. Psalm 22:1
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from my cries of anguish?”
20. Mark 15:39
“And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, ‘Surely this man was the Son of God!'”
Deepening Spiritual Understanding
“This man was handed over to you by God’s deliberate plan and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.”
22. Revelation 1:5
“And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood.”
23. 1 Peter 1:18–19
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”
24. Matthew 26:39
“Going a little farther, he fell with his face to the ground and prayed, ‘My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.'”
25. Luke 23:43
“Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.'”
26. Colossians 2:14
“Having canceled the charge of our legal indebtedness, which stood against us and condemned us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.”
27. Hebrews 9:28
“So Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.”
28. 1 Peter 3:18
“For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit.”
29. John 19:25–27
“Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, ‘Woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.”
30. Psalm 31:5
“Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.”
Conclusion
Finally, the Good Friday Scriptures capture the essence of Christian faith and serve as the foundation for its belief system. The recital of Christ’s crucifixion and the profound words made in the moments preceding his death provide Christians with not just solace but also a beacon of hope. The Good Friday Scriptures remind us of God’s infinite love, which led him to sacrifice his only Son for humanity’s redemption.
As we focus on these sacred scriptures, we are driven to consider our reaction to such selfless love, reassess our priorities, and renew our commitment to leading lives that represent Christ’s teachings. May the Scriptures of Good Friday continue to inspire, challenge, and transform us as we walk the path of faith, grateful for the ultimate sacrifice and looking forward to the hope that Easter Sunday brings.
