Jesus’ death was not a tragedy that happened to Him but a purpose He accomplished — “Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures” (1 Corinthians 15:3). This resource walks through fifty biblical reasons Jesus came to die, drawn from John Piper’s book of the same name, with
On Good Friday, Jesus was tried before Pilate, scourged, and crucified at Golgotha, dying around 3 p.m. after declaring “It is finished” (John 19:30). Darkness covered the land, the temple curtain tore in two (Matthew 27:45–51), and the penalty for sin was paid in full. Here’s what happened hour by
On Maundy Thursday, Jesus washed His disciples’ feet (John 13), instituted the Lord’s Supper — “this is my body… this cup is the new covenant in my blood” (Luke 22:19–20) — gave the new commandment to love one another, prayed in agony in Gethsemane, and was arrested. Here’s what happened
On Wednesday of Holy Week — sometimes called “Silent Wednesday” or “Spy Wednesday” — the Gospels record Judas agreeing with the chief priests to betray Jesus for thirty pieces of silver (Matthew 26:14–16), while Jesus remained in Bethany. Here’s what happened and why it matters. Events of the Holy Week
Tuesday was Holy Week’s longest recorded day: Jesus taught in the temple, silenced the religious leaders’ challenges, pronounced the woes of Matthew 23, watched the widow give her two coins (Mark 12:41–44), and delivered the Olivet Discourse on His return (Matthew 24–25). Here’s what happened and why it matters. Events
