18/04/2025
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2025
GOOD FRIDAY
MATTHEW 27:50-53
Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost. And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocksrent; And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose. And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
KEY VERSE
โJesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost" V.50
MESSAGE
What is the significance of the events that occurred after Jesus gave up His spirit? First, it was recorded that the veil of the temple tore in two. This signified a shift from the old covenant to the new. Previously, it was necessary for a sinner to go through a priest to reconcile with God, but now we have direct access to God through the new high priest, Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:13-18, Hebrews 9:1-28).
Secondly, the graves were opened, and the bodies of saints arose. This demonstrates that even those who are referred to as saints did not have their spirits reconciled with God, and Jesus became the firstborn from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:20). He paved the way, as David prophesied in Psalm 24: "Lift up your heads, O gates; and be lifted up, O everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in."
This is the greatest miracle and indeed a profound mystery; Jesus created a path to everlasting life for us after the devil condemned us to eternal destruction. What a wonderful work Jesus did for us. It is truly a Good Friday!
Supplication:
Lord Jesus, thank you for your work of salvation. I praise you for this wonderful work and I will praise you till eternity. Amen.
Reflection:
โAnd for this cause He is the Mediator of the new covenant, so that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first covenant, those who are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.โ Hebrews 9:15