HOLY WEEK | GOOD FRIDAY
GOOD FRIDAY
Jesus Is Delivered to Be Crucified | Matthew 27:1-44
'When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people plotted against Jesus to put Him to death. And when they had bound Him, they led Him away and delivered Him to Pontius Pilate the governor. Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it! ” Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself. But the chief priests took the silver pieces and said, “It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, because they are the price of blood.” And they consulted together and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in. Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day. Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the value of Him who was priced, whom they of the children of Israel priced, and gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord directed me.” Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “ It is as you say.” And while He was being accused by the chief priests and elders, He answered nothing. Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they testify against You?” But He answered him not one word, so that the governor marveled greatly. Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished. And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?” For he knew that they had handed Him over because of envy. While he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent to him, saying, “Have nothing to do with that just Man, for I have suffered many things today in a dream because of Him.” But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitudes that they should ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. The governor answered and said to them, “Which of the two do you want me to release to you?” They said, “Barabbas!” Pilate said to them, “What then shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all said to him, “Let Him be crucified!” Then the governor said, “Why, what evil has He done?” But they cried out all the more, saying, “Let Him be crucified!” When Pilate saw that he could not prevail at all, but rather that a tumult was rising, he took water and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, “I am innocent of the blood of this just Person. You see to it. ” And all the people answered and said, “His blood be on us and on our children.” Then he released Barabbas to them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered Him to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” Then they spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head. And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified. Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross. And when they had come to a place called Golgotha, that is to say, Place of a Skull, they gave Him sour wine mingled with gall to drink. But when He had tasted it, He would not drink. Then they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: “They divided My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.” Sitting down, they kept watch over Him there. And they put up over His head the accusation written against Him: THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Then two robbers were crucified with Him, one on the right and another on the left. And those who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads and saying, “You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.” Likewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said, “He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe Him. He trusted in God; let Him deliver Him now if He will have Him; for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ” Even the robbers who were crucified with Him reviled Him with the same thing.'
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On Good Friday, we see the betrayal, suffering, and injustice that Jesus willingly endured for us. The chief priests and elders plot against Him, bind Him, and deliver Him to Pilate, seeking His death. Though Jesus had committed no crime, they are determined to silence Him.
Judas, filled with remorse, returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and confesses, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But the religious leaders, caring nothing for his guilt, simply say, “What is that to us? You see to it!” Judas throws the silver into the temple and goes out and hangs himself. The leaders, still worried about appearances, refuse to put the blood money into the treasury and instead use it to buy a potter’s field—fulfilling what had been spoken by the prophet Jeremiah (referencing Zechariah 11:12–13).
As Jesus stands before Pilate, Pilate asks Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus responds, “It is as you say.” As the accusations continue, Jesus remains silent, refusing to defend Himself. Pilate is amazed, knowing that Jesus is not guilty, but also knowing that the religious leaders have stirred up the crowd against Him.
In an attempt to release Jesus, Pilate offers to free one prisoner, as was the custom during the feast. He presents Jesus and Barabbas—a notorious criminal. But the chief priests persuade the crowds to demand Barabbas’ release instead. When Pilate asks what should be done with Jesus, the people shout, “Let Him be crucified!” Even after Pilate questions them, asking what evil Jesus had done, the crowd only grows louder in demanding His death.
Pilate, seeing that a riot is forming, washes his hands publicly and claims innocence but still delivers Jesus over to be crucified. The soldiers take Jesus, strip Him, mock Him, and press a crown of thorns onto His head. They spit on Him, beat Him, and mock Him again before leading Him away to Golgotha.
Jesus is crucified between two robbers. The crowds, the religious leaders, and even the criminals mock Him, taunting Him to save Himself if He truly is the Son of God. Yet Jesus remains on the cross, not because He could not save Himself, but because He chose to save us instead. Above His head, they place the charge written against Him: “THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
Good Friday forces us to see the full weight of our sin and the full measure of Christ’s love. Jesus endured betrayal, injustice, pain, and death not because He deserved it, but because He chose to obey the Father’s will and redeem us. As we reflect on the cross today, we should remember that our salvation came at a great price—a reminder to examine our hearts and to truly live in gratitude for what Jesus has done.
May we never forget the blood that was shed for us and the love that held Jesus to the cross.
Judas, filled with remorse, returns the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and confesses, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” But the religious leaders, caring nothing for his guilt, simply say, “What is that to us? You see to it!” Judas throws the silver into the temple and goes out and hangs himself. The leaders, still worried about appearances, refuse to put the blood money into the treasury and instead use it to buy a potter’s field—fulfilling what had been spoken by the prophet Jeremiah (referencing Zechariah 11:12–13).
As Jesus stands before Pilate, Pilate asks Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus responds, “It is as you say.” As the accusations continue, Jesus remains silent, refusing to defend Himself. Pilate is amazed, knowing that Jesus is not guilty, but also knowing that the religious leaders have stirred up the crowd against Him.
In an attempt to release Jesus, Pilate offers to free one prisoner, as was the custom during the feast. He presents Jesus and Barabbas—a notorious criminal. But the chief priests persuade the crowds to demand Barabbas’ release instead. When Pilate asks what should be done with Jesus, the people shout, “Let Him be crucified!” Even after Pilate questions them, asking what evil Jesus had done, the crowd only grows louder in demanding His death.
Pilate, seeing that a riot is forming, washes his hands publicly and claims innocence but still delivers Jesus over to be crucified. The soldiers take Jesus, strip Him, mock Him, and press a crown of thorns onto His head. They spit on Him, beat Him, and mock Him again before leading Him away to Golgotha.
Jesus is crucified between two robbers. The crowds, the religious leaders, and even the criminals mock Him, taunting Him to save Himself if He truly is the Son of God. Yet Jesus remains on the cross, not because He could not save Himself, but because He chose to save us instead. Above His head, they place the charge written against Him: “THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
Good Friday forces us to see the full weight of our sin and the full measure of Christ’s love. Jesus endured betrayal, injustice, pain, and death not because He deserved it, but because He chose to obey the Father’s will and redeem us. As we reflect on the cross today, we should remember that our salvation came at a great price—a reminder to examine our hearts and to truly live in gratitude for what Jesus has done.
May we never forget the blood that was shed for us and the love that held Jesus to the cross.
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The description of the last days of Jesus proves He was not simply the meek, mild, mamby-pamby man He’s sometime made out to be. My Jesus was strong and ready for the battle, spiritual and physical, ahead of Him. And, we haven’t even gotten to Revelation yet!! ?️
nThank you for this devotional!! ?