Good Friday Service I Passion of Christ I St Thomas Church, Kolkata

Описание: Jesus goes with his disciples to a garden across the Kidron Valley, where Judas leads soldiers to arrest Him. Jesus identifies Himself, and the soldiers fall back at His words, “I AM.” He allows Himself to be arrested, but ensures His disciples go free. Peter attempts to defend Jesus by cutting off a man’s ear, but Jesus rebukes him.

Jesus is first taken to Annas, then Caiaphas the high priest. Peter denies knowing Jesus three times, as predicted, and a rooster crows. Jesus is then brought to Pilate, since the Jewish leaders want Him executed but cannot do it themselves.

Pilate interrogates Jesus, who explains His kingdom is not of this world and that He came to testify to the truth. Pilate finds no guilt in Him, but the crowd demands His crucifixion, choosing to release Barabbas instead. Jesus is scourged, mocked with a crown of thorns and purple robe, and presented to the crowd.

Despite Pilate’s efforts to release Him, the Jewish leaders insist on His death for claiming to be the Son of God. Pilate, fearing the political implications, eventually gives in and hands Jesus over for crucifixion.

Jesus carries His cross to Golgotha and is crucified between two others. A sign above Him reads, “Jesus the Nazorean, the King of the Jews.” Soldiers divide His clothes, fulfilling Scripture. Jesus entrusts His mother to the care of the beloved disciple.

As He dies, Jesus declares, “It is finished,” and gives up His spirit. To ensure His death, a soldier pierces His side, and blood and water flow out, fulfilling more prophecies.

Jesus is buried by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus, who wrap His body with spices according to Jewish custom. He is laid in a nearby new tomb in a garden.

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