WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT FIRST GOOD FRIDAY
During the night, Jesus had been arrested and taken before the high priests Annas and Caiaphas. It was during this time that Peter denied him.
According to the gospels, Jesus:
Was taken before Pilate in the morning
Sent to Herod
Returned to Pilate
Was mocked and beaten
Saw Barabbas released in his stead
Was crowned with thorns
Was condemned to death
Carried the crushing burden of his cross
Told the weeping women what would happen in the future
Was crucified between two thieves
Forgave those who crucified him
Entrusted the Virgin Mary to the beloved disciple
Assured the good thief of his salvation
Said his famous seven last words
Cried out and died
In addition...
There was darkness over the land
There was an earthquake
The veil of the temple was torn in two
Many saints of the Old Testament period were raised
A soldier pierced Christ's side and blood and water flowed out
Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus went to Pilate and asked for Jesus' body
He was buried in Joseph's own tomb
A guard was set over the tomb
All Jesus' friends and family grieved at his death
If you’d like to read the gospel accounts themselves, you can use these links:
Matthew 27:1-66
Mark 15:1-47
Luke 23:1-56
John 18:28-19:42
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