Tag Archives: Good Friday

The Payment that Changed Everything

By Friday morning after his entry to Jerusalem, the enemies of Jesus had completed their scheme. Following an illegal trial based on bribery and dishonesty, Jesus had been beaten, mocked, scourged, nailed to an ugly structure used for criminals, and … Continue reading

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The Last Words – “It is Finished!”

By Friday morning, the enemies of Jesus had completed their scheme. After an illegal trial that included bribery and dishonesty, Jesus had been beaten, mocked, scourged, nailed to an ugly structure made for criminals, and left to die. However, their … Continue reading

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The Friday We Call Good

Each year, I’m reminded of a Friday in 2012 when a small group of us were in Munich, Germany visiting the grounds of the Dachau Concentration Camp. After walking through the various displays, I looked out across the main part … Continue reading

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Good Friday-Before the Cross was Gold it was Rugged

The cross is a familiar object. It’s been fashioned into jewelry, wall art, and various household trinkets, but before it was gold (or silver, etc.), it was rugged. I. It was rugged by design As a symbol – The Romans … Continue reading

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Before the Cross was Gold, it was Rugged

The cross is a familiar object. It’s been fashioned into jewelry, wall art, and various household trinkets, but before it was gold (or silver, etc.), it was rugged. I. It was rugged by design As a symbol – The Romans … Continue reading

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Before the Cross was Gold, it was Rugged

The cross is a familiar object. It’s been fashioned into jewelry, wall art, and various household trinkets, but before it was gold (or silver, etc.), it was rugged. I. It was rugged by design As a symbol – The Romans … Continue reading

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