In His Image Ministries

Friday April 14 Good Friday Bible Reading:      Matt. 27: 32 - 54 Topic:          Wounded For Me Crucifixion is the most painful and shameful way to execute a criminal. Condemned criminals in the time of our Lord were forced to carry their own crosses to the execution site wearing a placard around their neck with the inscription of their crimes. That placard was then hung over their head on the cross. Though in severe anguish, Jesus refused to take the mixed drink that would alleviate His pain. He wanted to drink the cup of Father for the salvation of mankind in full. He endured the mockery of the Chief Priests and passers-by and prayed for forgiveness for those who crucified Him. There was an actual moment of separation from God when He fully carried on Himself the sins of the world because God's eyes are too pure to behold iniquity...