The days leading up to the crucifixion were filled with lots of preparation. To prepare is to make ready. Jesus spent time in the temple. Preaching and teaching preparing the disciples for his crucifixion and return to Heaven. There was also a lot of activity in preparing for the Last Supper. While Jesus and the disciples were preparing for God’s plan, Judas and the Sanhedrin were preparing for Satan’s plan. We are all making preparations for eternity. Jeremiah 29:11 tel

Up from the grave He arose! With a mighty triumph o’er His foes; He arose a Victor from the dark domain, and He lives forever with His saints to reign, He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! Low in the grave He lay. Jesus my Savior waiting the coming day. Vainly they watch His bed, Jesus my Savior! Vainly they seal the dead. Death cannot keep his prey, Jesus my Savior! He tore the bars away! Jesus was dead and they wanted to make sure it stayed that way. They

Were You There When They Crucified My Lord? (Spiritual by African-American Slaves in the 19th Century) Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord?. Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?. Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble, were you there when they cruci

Some may wonder what is “good” about such a dark and bleak event. It is good because Jesus willingly suffered and died by crucifixion as the ultimate sacrifice for our sins. We receive divine forgiveness, mercy and peace because Jesus willingly took our punishment. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2 Good Friday led to Jesus’ resurrection and our salvation! I think the words

Thursday is the day that marks the Passover meal. The day was spent in preparation and the meal was eaten after sunset. Jesus ate with the twelve disciples and washes their feet. The hour is at hand and Jesus seeks the Father. He tells the disciples that his soul is sorrowful even unto death. He asks them to watch and pray with him but their flesh is weak and they fall asleep. Jesus prayed, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me, except I drink it, thy will