Good Friday

This solemn service commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. 

Jesus willingly suffered and died on the cross to atone for our sins, taking on the consequences of sin so that we can be forgiven and reconciled with God. His death on the cross fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about a suffering Messiah as part of God’s redemptive plan for the world.

Good Friday highlights the seriousness of sin, the high cost of forgiveness, and the depth of God’s love for us: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (John 15:13)

Despite the tragic events, it’s called Good Friday because Jesus’ death made our salvation possible — and it leads directly to the joy of Easter Sunday, which celebrates His resurrection.

Eyewitness accounts can be found in the Bible here:
Matthew 26-27 | Mark 14-15 | Luke 22-23 | John 18-19

Relevant Old Testament Prophecies:
Isaiah 52-53 | Psalm 22 | Psalm 69:21 | Zechariah 12:10

To learn more about why Good Friday matters to each of us, click here.