Matthew 27: 32-54
The Crucifixion of Jesus
32 As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross. 33 They came to a place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it. 35 When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 36 And sitting down, they kept watch over him there. 37 Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.38 Two rebels were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. 39 Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads 40 and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself! Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!” 41 In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him. 42 “He saved others,” they said, “but he can’t save himself! He’s the king of Israel! Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” 44 In the same way the rebels who were crucified with him also heaped insults on him.
The Death of Jesus
45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).47 When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.”
48 Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. 49 The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.”
50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.
51 At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split 52 and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life. 53 They came out of the tombs after Jesus’ resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.
54 When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”
That is true... Surely he was the Son of God!!
I am thankful on this Good Friday for many things. I am thankful that Jesus loved ME enough to come to earth, live the life of a human, and then sacrifice his life for me. And not just for me, but for you as well. He loves me, he loves you, and he loves every person that was, is, and will be. How can we deny the love of Christ when he sacrificed so much for us? He sacrificed his life so that my mother could live in Heaven with him, and so that I can see her again one day. I love the Lord, and I am not sure how I would live this live without him. I hope we live this day in remembrance of the life sacrificed for us.
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What he's been doing...
Well, Derrick has been off work this week, which pretty much was perfect for him. Despite all the storms and crazy weather, he has been putting that new boat to good use. I think he is loving this new life he has, with a boat and all. No restrictions, no finding a fishing partner, no going where everyone else wants to go... he has the freedom of a fisherman with his very own boat. And he is in HEAVEN!!
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Where there's birdseed, there's squirrels.
Ugh!! I want to beat those little scoundrels!! They are at the bird feeders every time I look out. Earlier, I attempted to run one off when I saw him. About the fourth time around, I opened the door and yelled, "Get outta here square... I mean squirrel! Run on!"
He barely moved. I don't think he knew I was talking to him, since I said square and all. I was so mad that I couldn't get my words out! Any tips on running off squirrels?
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Just and FYI... I updated all the new links at the top of the blog. It took me a little bit to figure out what I was doing, but I think I got it. I hope you like it!
So glad I blogged early (No school. Don't think I'm blogging during class.). Thanks for reading!
2 comments:
This has been a meaningful day, and we observed Good Friday with a service at our Church tonight. Taking time to meditate on the sacrifice Jesus made for each of us makes our faith even stronger. I am glad you blogged about this.
Derrick not only has a "fine boat," but he caught a "fine fish." Good for him.
Love you.
oh, gosh. squirrels.
confession: once, i was watching a squirrel on my back porch eating all of the bird seed. and i'm cursing at him (in my head. i don't actually yell at them, like *some* people. ha.). then, while he's sitting on the fence like he's a big scary squirrel, a hawk came down and grabbed him. i've never seen anything like it, and i did feel a little bad for cursing at him. at least he never ate my seed again!
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