JOIN US EASTER WEEK
THE RESURRECTION
Saturday, March 30 | 5pm
Granbury Campus Only
Easter Sunday, March 31 | 8, 9:30, 11:15am
All Campuses: Granbury, Glen Rose, Cleburne, Tolar, Godley, & Snyder
The cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ are essential elements of our Christian life. Have you ever wondered how they fit in with the entire Bible? This study will guide you to the cross and resurrection by placing them within the entire story of Scripture. Don’t miss how the entire Bible points us to Jesus’ saving work on the cross.
JOIN US EASTER WEEKEND
THE CROSS
Sunday, March 24
Granbury & Tolar: 8, 9:30 & 11:15am
Glen Rose, Cleburne, Godley & Snyder: 9:30 & 11:15am
THE RESURRECTION
Saturday, March 30 | 5pm
Only Granbury will have a 5pm service on Saturday.
Sunday, March 31 | 8, 9:30, 11:15am
Service at all campuses. Granbury, Glen Rose, Cleburne, Tolar, Godley, & Snyder
The cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ are essential elements of our Christian life. Have you ever wondered how they fit in with the entire Bible? This study will guide you to the cross and resurrection by placing them within the entire story of Scripture. Don’t miss how the entire Bible points us to Jesus’ saving work on the cross.
Why would we call this day, of all days, Good?
Why is it “good” that Jesus was betrayed and arrested (Matthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:46-53, John 18:2-12)? Why is it “good” that He was slandered, tried unjustly, and condemned to death (Matthew 26:57-27:26, Mark 14:53-15:15, Luke 22:54-23:54, John 18:13-19:16)? What is “good” about being beaten, flogged, whipped, broken, crucified, and buried (Matthew 27:27-61, Mark 15:16-47, Luke 23:26-54, John 19:16-42)? Why is it “good” that the Son of God Himself went to a cross to die?
First, Good Friday is good because Jesus is who He said He was. Jesus is the Son of God, the King of kings, and the firstborn of all creation (Colossians 1:15). Jesus is the suffering servant prophesied about in Isaiah 53:4-11. He is the prophet foretold in Deuteronomy 18:15-18, the ruler talked about in Micah 5:2, and the king prophesied in Zechariah 14:9. On the cross, it will be Jesus who finally crushes the serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15). Jesus is the Messiah and the Savior of the world (1 John 4:14). And Jesus knew exactly what He was doing. This was His mission here on earth (Luke 19:10, John 3:16). The events leading up to the cross were not a surprise to Him. Nearly every moment of Good Friday was a fulfillment of prophecy. It was good news because it accomplished exactly what it was supposed to.
Second, Good Friday is good because Jesus saves us from sin and death. On the cross, Jesus took our sin upon His own shoulders (1 Peter 2:24). On the cross, Jesus canceled our record of debt (Colossians 2:14). On the cross, we are united with Him in death, so that we might also be united with Him in life (Romans 6:3-11). It is because of the events of Good Friday that we are saved. It is because of the horror Jesus endured that we now have freedom and life in Him. This should humble us. We should step into Good Friday with a mix of deep sorrow and incredible gratitude. Our Savior died so that we might have eternal life (Romans 6:23).
Ultimately, Good Friday is good because Jesus himself is good. In fact, Jesus is the only one in all human history who is truly and completely “good” (1 Peter 2:22). This meant He was able to accomplish His mission, live a perfect life, and die sacrificially on our behalf. Jesus is altogether lovely, absolutely powerful, and unbelievably gracious. He is the best thing in all creation. Jesus doesn’t need our attention, devotion, or allegiance. He is good and perfect despite all that. However, it is because He is so good that we respond anyway. When we look to who Jesus is and what He accomplished, we have no other option than to love and follow Him.
Why would we call this day, of all days, Good?
Why is it “good” that Jesus was betrayed and arrested (Matthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:46-53, John 18:2-12)? Why is it “good” that He was slandered, tried unjustly, and condemned to death (Matthew 26:57-27:26, Mark 14:53-15:15, Luke 22:54-23:54, John 18:13-19:16)? What is “good” about being beaten, flogged, whipped, broken, crucified, and buried (Matthew 27:27-61, Mark 15:16-47, Luke 23:26-54, John 19:16-42)? Why is it “good” that the Son of God Himself went to a cross to die?
First, Good Friday is good because Jesus is who He said He was. Jesus is the Son of God, the King of kings, and the firstborn of all creation (Colossians 1:15). Jesus is the suffering servant prophesied about in Isaiah 53:4-11. He is the prophet foretold in Deuteronomy 18:15-18, the ruler talked about in Micah 5:2, and the king prophesied in Zechariah 14:9. On the cross, it will be Jesus who finally crushes the serpent’s head (Genesis 3:15). Jesus is the Messiah and the Savior of the world (1 John 4:14). And Jesus knew exactly what He was doing. This was His mission here on earth (Luke 19:10, John 3:16). The events leading up to the cross were not a surprise to Him. Nearly every moment of Good Friday was a fulfillment of prophecy. It was good news because it accomplished exactly what it was supposed to.
Second, Good Friday is good because Jesus saves us from sin and death. On the cross, Jesus took our sin upon His own shoulders (1 Peter 2:24). On the cross, Jesus canceled our record of debt (Colossians 2:14). On the cross, we are united with Him in death, so that we might also be united with Him in life (Romans 6:3-11). It is because of the events of Good Friday that we are saved. It is because of the horror Jesus endured that we now have freedom and life in Him. This should humble us. We should step into Good Friday with a mix of deep sorrow and incredible gratitude. Our Savior died so that we might have eternal life (Romans 6:23).
Ultimately, Good Friday is good because Jesus himself is good. In fact, Jesus is the only one in all human history who is truly and completely “good” (1 Peter 2:22). This meant He was able to accomplish His mission, live a perfect life, and die sacrificially on our behalf. Jesus is altogether lovely, absolutely powerful, and unbelievably gracious. He is the best thing in all creation. Jesus doesn’t need our attention, devotion, or allegiance. He is good and perfect despite all that. However, it is because He is so good that we respond anyway. When we look to who Jesus is and what He accomplished, we have no other option than to love and follow Him.