Holy Week Observance; Friday, "The Crucifixtion" Part 1 of 2

Judas Iscariot is overcome with remorse and hanged

himself early that morning. In the 3rd hour (9 am), Jesus

endures accusations, mockery, beatings, abandonment,

and an unlawful trial and is sentenced to death by

crucifixion, the most horrible and disgraceful method

known at the time. Soldiers spit on him, tormented him, and

pierced him with a crown of thorns. He carried his cross to

Calvary, then nailed at His hands, wrists, and feet. He

speaks his final 7 statements. 1. Father, forgive them, for

they know not what they do. 2. To day shalt thou be with me

in paradise. 3. Woman, behold, thy son! Behold, thy mother!

4. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 5. I thirst. 6.

It is finished. 7. Father, into thy hands, I commend my spirit.

At the 9th hour (3 pm), Jesus dies, fulfilling His atoning

sacrifice. A Roman centurion says, "Truly this was the son of

God." The realization is just as awe-inspiring today as it was

then. By 6 pm, Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea take

His body down and lay it in a tomb.

How can we show gratitude for the Savior's sacrifice in our

daily actions? And forgive others.

John 19:16-30; Alma 7:11-13