Passion Week Meditations: Friday

In Christian circles, we call it Good Friday. Why "good?" Isn't that the day Jesus was crucified? Indeed, it was. If we were to use human eyes to view this day from Jesus' perspective, we would fail miserably to understand the day...and yes, that is what we tend to do. But when perceived in light …

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The “Good” in Good Friday

Good Friday…the day Christians remember Jesus’ crucifixion.  What’s so “good” about the day our Lord and Savior was beaten, broken, and crucified?  It was a gruesome day, physically.  Recall, that Jesus was betrayed, endured 6 illegal trials, treated ruthlessly, and ultimately crucified. To understand the “good” in Good Friday, we must go all the way back to Genesis!   …

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“My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?

Thoughts to ponder as we approach the day of remembrance of Jesus' crucifixion. Be blessed. "My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Far from my deliverance are the words of my groaning. O my God, I cry by day, but You do not answer; and by night, but I have no rest.... For …

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A Look Back: Jewish Passover and Christian Easter – Are the Two Related?

A question that often arises during Passover season is: Is Easter related in any way to the Jewish Passover? The answer: No...but, yes! The commonality is Yeshua (Jesus)! Neither holy day would truly be holy without Him! For Jews, Passover was the day the death angel "passed over" every home whose doorpost was sprinkled with …

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