GOOD FRIDAY - IN OUR ROAD

I. INTRODUCTION
A. Welcome & Purpose of the Service
- Honoring the significance of Good Friday
- A simple yet powerful reflection on Jesus' sacrifice
- Encouraging attendance on Resurrection Sunday for the full message of the Gospel

B. Historical Context Leading to This Moment
- Creation: Humanity made in God's image
- The Fall: Sin entered, separating humanity from God
- The Promise: A Savior was foretold
- The Law & Sacrifices: Temporary solutions until the ultimate sacrifice
- The Arrival of Jesus: A sinless life, yet betrayed, punished, and crucified for our redemption

II. MILK: JESUS WAS BETRAYED AND SOLD AS THE TOKEN OF OUR SALVATION
A. The Betrayal of Jesus (Luke 22:1-6)
- The chief priests sought to kill Jesus
- Judas, influenced by Satan, betrayed Jesus for money
- The religious leaders feared losing control, so they plotted against Jesus

B. Jesus' Righteous Life and Ministry
- Sinless, blameless, and full of power
- Everywhere Jesus went, He left behind:
- Miracles
- Signs
- Wonders
- Deliverance
- Peace & Joy

C. The Garden of Gethsemane (Luke 22:39-46)
- Jesus prayed in agony, surrendering to the Father's will
- The disciples fell asleep instead of interceding
- Judas arrived with a kiss, delivering Jesus to sinners

D. The Suffering of Jesus
- Betrayed and abandoned
- Beaten, mocked, and scourged
- Isaiah 53:4-5 - He bore our griefs, carried our sorrows, and was pierced for our sins

E. Personal Reflection
- How often do we fall asleep spiritually while Jesus calls us to watch and pray?
- Are we aware of the price He paid for our redemption?

III. MEAT: JESUS V. BARABBAS - A VISUAL REPRESENTATION OF RANSOM
A. The Crowd Chooses Barabbas (Matthew 27:17-20)
- Pilate presented a choice: Jesus or Barabbas
- The religious leaders persuaded the people to release Barabbas
- The same crowd that shouted "Hosanna" now cried "Crucify Him!"

B. The Meaning of Ransom
- Definition: A payment made to free a prisoner
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