And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 NIV) Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matt. 27:46 (NIV) “It is finished.” John 19:30 (NIV) Lord Jesus, we feel conflicted about calling the day of your crucifixion, “good.” That there had to be a day when you would take the judgment for our sin is not good at all. But that you would freely, fully, and gladly give yourself for us on the cross, is never-to-be-surpassed goodness. It is … Continue reading The “Goodness” of Good Friday