The Story
Christians call this disastrous day in Jesus’ life—an event of government- sponsored torture and public execution—“good.” In what possible way could “Good Friday” be good? Because a greater plan was at work. Several times Jesus predicted that he would be betrayed, tortured, and killed (Luke 9:22; 9:44; and 18:31-33). Incredibly, this was part of God’s plan (Luke 22:22) and the reason Jesus came ( John 12:27-28).

Image: “Nativity Station no. 2”, 2002 ©Laura James Used with permission