Good Friday is one of the most important Christian holidays when we remember Jesus’ crucifixion and death.
The events leading up to Good Friday begin with the arrest of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. He was then brought to several trials, three before the Sanhedrin (Jewish leaders) and three before Pontius Pilatus the Roman Governor, and King Herod (John 18:12-14, Mark 14:53-65, Mark 15:1-5, Luke 23:6-12, Mark 15:6-15).
Jesus was charged with blasphemy, claiming to be the Son of God, the Messiah and sentenced in an unfair trial.
But why is Good Friday “good”?
At first glance, it may seem odd that Christians commemorate Jesus’ crucifixion.
It’s important to note that we do not celebrate His death, but rather remember His suffering and why He died for our sins.
Romans 5:8 explains that Christ took on all our sins (past, present, and future) from the days of Adam’s transgressions, and washed it away with His blood and forgave us. This means if we have faith in Him, our spirit is saved from death.