Thinking About The Unpleasant Truths of Good Friday

It is difficult to think about the details of Jesus’ torture and execution.  When I do take the time to consider these realities I’m usually inclined to think, “It’s not fair!  He was innocent!!!”

This is true and, of course, it is part of the point of the matter.

Even though it can be unpleasant I will ponder this aspect of Jesus’ life today.  It is an important part of the whole story.  Fortunately, however, even as I think about these painful truths, I do so with the knowledge that Sunday is coming.

First Church of God

4600 W. 111th Street

Oak Lawn, IL

Good Friday service, April 18th, 7pm

Easter services, April 19th, 5pm

                        April 20th, 9am and 11am

He's Alive!

I suppose that when they killed Jesus they somewhat naturally assumed: “That takes care of that.”  Death by crucifixion is known to be quite final. 

“There!  We won’t have to deal with this Jesus character anymore,” is no doubt what they believed.

But something happened.

Imagine the various reactions:  Surprise.  Joy.  Fear.  Disbelief.  Awe.  Bewilderment.  Worship.

And then these words began to ripple through the community:  “He’s alive!”

They’re still rippling through the community today.

He’s alive!