Posts tagged Good Friday
Story 194: Proof of Death
Story 194: Proof of Death

The Jews had a problem. They had successfully put Jesus, the radical young preacher, to death. It was worth it to them to disrupt their Passover Feast if it meant getting rid of their rival. No longer would He wander their countryside distracting their people with His miracles and extreme teaching.

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Bible Stories, Gospels, Jesus Christ, New TestamentJennifer JagersonBible stories, biblical narrative, corruption, cross, crucifixion, Good Friday, Jesus Christ, Jewish religious leaders, John, Lamb of God, Luke, Mark, Matthew, New Testament, penal substitution, Pontius Pilate, sacrifice, substitutionary atonement
Story 195: The Burial
Story 195: The Burial

The horrible day had past and evening had come. Jesus was dead, and it was time to take His body down from the cross. There was a man named Joseph of Arimathea who believed in Jesus and followed Him in secret. He was a true disciple, but he was also a member of the Sanhedrin.

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Bible Stories, Gospels, Jesus Christ, New TestamentJennifer Jagersonburial, crucifixion, disciples, Good Friday, Gospels, Isaiah 53, Jesus Christ, John, Luke, Mark, Mary Magdalene, Matthew, Nicodemas, Passion week, prophecy, religious leaders, Roman Garrison, Roman soldiers