Good Friday - Jesus is Tried, Scourged and Crucified
Jesus experienced immense unfairness and cruel torture despite being completely innocent. He suffered and died on the cross but continued to exemplify the pinnacle of compassion, forgiveness and respect.
4/19/20251 min read
"Greater love hath no man than this, that a man layeth down his life for his friends" -John 15:13
Jesus gave us everything. Most of what we have to do to worship Him is to become more like Him. Words and songs for all our fervor always come up short of expressing. So sing louder, speak about Him more, and share your testimony of Him more often. As you study the accounts of Jesus's unfair trial and cruel crucifixion, pay special attention to His attributes.
Determine to remember Him when you are facing difficulty, to work and to pray to incorporate Christlike love in absolutely everything you do.
As you do, He will help you through His infinite strength to become like Him--full of joy and compassion, so much so that He could--and did--endure the very worst for you.
Activity: Forgive someone who has injured you. Pray for power and resolve to do so.
Study, ponder and apply: Write a list of Christlike attributes you find as you read the accounts of the Savior's actions and attitudes toward others. Set goals and make plans to incorporate these attributes more fully into your life and character, and act completely on them. Report back to the Lord in your prayers.
Watch a video on the Savior's trial before the high priest.
Watch a video on Pilate's trial of Jesus.
Watch a video on Jesus's scourging and crucifixion.