Today’s Bible Verse
“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” –Matthew 16:15-16
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Today’s Bible Verse ~ Matthew 4:4
Today’s Bible Verse
“Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”” –Matthew 4:4
Today’s Bible Verse ~ Matthew 16:25
Today’s Bible Verse
“For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” –Matthew 16:25
Good Friday
Good Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday. On this day Christians commemorate the passion, or suffering, and death on the cross of the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Many Christians spend this day in fasting, prayer, repentance, and meditation on the agony and suffering of Christ on the cross. (For a more detailed explanation about Christ’s death, listen to the Palm Sunday sermon Why Did Jesus Have to Die?)
The biblical account of Jesus’ death on the cross, or crucifixion, his burial and his resurrection, or raising from the dead, can be found in the following passages of Scripture:
The Good Friday service at Pender UMC will focus on the “Wondrous Love” of Christ and how that love manifested itself in His sacrifice on the cross. The service will include special music from the Sanctuary Choir.
Matthew 16:25
For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it. ~ Matthew 16:25 (NIV)
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