Taking Stock of the Crucifixion on Good Friday

Christians throughout the globe mark Good Friday as a somber day to remember the last few hours of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion. It is the Friday before Easter, the last day of Holy Week, and a time to reflect on the great sacrifice that Jesus made on behalf of mankind. Christians participate in meditative rituals, fasting, and church services that are focused on the events of Christ’s crucifixion.

Traditions and Ceremonies

As a symbolic reconstruction of Jesus’ crucifixion, devotees parade through the streets with crosses and banners in tow. Given that it is sometimes referred to as Great Friday, Holy Friday, or Black Friday, this day is significant in Christian theology.

Thought-provoking Sayings for Good Friday

• “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone but in every leaf in springtime.” – Martin Luther

• “No pain, no palm, no thorns, no throne; no gall, no glory; And, no cross, no crown.” — William Penn

• “We are Easter people living in a Good Friday world.” — Barbara Johnson

• “Easter is a time when God turned the inevitability of death into the invincibility of life.” Lounsbrough, Craig D.

• “Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.” – Sheen, Fulton J.

• “As Man alone, Jesus could not have saved us; as God alone, He would not; Incarnate, He could and did.” — Muggeridge Malcolm

• “If we want to know what God is like, let us look at Calvary.” – Coleman, Robert E.

• “With humility, Christ faced down humanity’s worst to give us God’s best.” Judith Couchman

• “Jesus represents the people before God as a Priest.” He is the ultimate sacrifice in addition to making the greatest offering.” — R.C. Sproul

• “Jesus’ death on the cross was a fully human and yet fully divine sacrifice that effectively paid the price for humankind’s sin.” – Meadors, Edward P.

Jesus Christ’s lessons on Good Friday

• Forgiveness: Show those who have wronged you forgiveness.

• Service: Worshiping God is similar to serving others.

• Love for Enemies: Be kind to those who disagree with you as well.

• Repentance: Ask God to pardon your transgressions.

• Monotheistic Mercy: Admit God to be the benevolent Creator.

• Brotherhood: Encourage a feeling of fraternity among all individuals.

• Compassion: Showing compassion to those in need is a kind of worship.

• Selfless Service: Provide assistance without anticipating payment.

• Repentance and Forgiveness: Those who really repent are pardoned by God.

• Love for Enemies: Show compassion to those who want to hurt you.

Christians consider these lessons on this Good Friday, drawing comfort and encouragement from the great sacrifice made by Jesus Christ.