Today is Good Friday. Jesus died on the cross for our sins. He became the ultimate sacrifice, giving himself in our place. Of course, we could not save ourselves. We were hopelessly doomed for hell as a result of the fall of Adam. The curse and consequences of sin were on each of us, and nothing we could do would prevent the ultimate destination of hell.
But he came. From the throne of heaven, emptying himself. God became flesh. Jesus went to an old rugged cross, dying there. For you and for me. He took my place, and he took yours.
The bible says "he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities, the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and with his stripes we are healed." Isaiah prophesied this of Jesus, hundreds of years before he would be born, go to the cross, and give himself for us.
Today we observe the crucifixion. It is Friday, but Sunday's coming. Resurrection day will soon be here!
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