It is here that Jesus prayed so hard that His sweat became like drops of blood. His humanity desired to avoid, if possible, the coming separation from the Father.

It is during these early hours of the morning that Pilate and Jesus have a theological discussion regarding truth. Pilate did not realize that Jesus was not merely teaching the truth, but was in actuality...The Truth.

Hanging between two thieves and exposed for the entire world to see, He lays down His own life, so that we might gain a new life.

A large part of the lamenting crowd was made up of women. Women He had cared for. Women He had healed. Women who were treated with respect, in a culture where that was not necessarily a value.

The soldiers add their own touch by weaving a mock crown of thorns and jamming it on to His head.

He is not here. He has Risen!