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“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.” - 2 Corinthians 8:9

Good Friday invites us into a sacred tension—one marked by sorrow, gratitude, and deep hope. It is the day we remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, when the Son of God bore the weight of our sin on the cross. And yet, for centuries, Christians have called this day good.

Not because the events were easy or lighthearted—but because of what Christ accomplished through them.

For many believers, Good Friday carries a heaviness. We reflect on the suffering Jesus endured and the sobering reality that our sin made the cross necessary. Scripture reminds us that sin is not merely a mistake—it is a separation from God, the very source of life and love.

And yet, alongside that sorrow is overwhelming gratitude.

We remember the love of the Father who gave His Son, and the love of the Son who willingly laid down His life. Jesus stood in our place, absorbing the penalty we deserved so that we could be reconciled to God. This is the wonder of the cross: justice satisfied and mercy extended.

Even on Good Friday, there is anticipation. We know what Sunday brings.

The resurrection is coming—the victory over sin and death, and the promise of eternal life for all who trust in Christ. Good Friday is not the end of the story. It is the turning point. What looked like defeat became the doorway to redemption. That’s why we call it good.

Here at Faith and Finance, we often talk about stewardship, generosity, and wise financial decisions. But Scripture frequently uses financial language to help us understand spiritual realities.

Terms like debt, ransom, redemption, and inheritance appear throughout the Bible—not by accident, but because they reveal the depth of what Christ has done for us.

These aren’t just metaphors—they are windows into the gospel. Our sin created a debt we could never repay. Left to ourselves, we had no way to restore what was broken. But Jesus stepped in.

As Jesus breathed His last, He declared, “It is finished” (John 19:30).

The Greek word is tetelestai—a word rich with meaning. It was used by servants to report that a task was completed. It appeared on legal documents to indicate that a requirement had been fulfilled. Most strikingly, it has been found on ancient receipts to signify that a debt had been paid in full.

No balance remaining. Nothing left owed.

So when Jesus spoke those words from the cross, He wasn’t simply marking the end of His life—He was announcing the completion of His mission. The price of our redemption had been paid. The debt of sin was canceled. The separation between God and humanity was bridged—not by our effort, but by His sacrifice.

That changes everything. Because of Christ, we are no longer living in a state of spiritual deficit. We live in the overflow of grace. Jesus didn’t make a partial payment—He paid it in full.

There is nothing left for us to earn. No amount of striving can add to what He has already accomplished. Instead, we are invited to receive this gift by faith and walk in the freedom it brings.

We are free from guilt. Free from strivi

Bible scholars have pointed out that the Bible tells us to fear not about 365 times. 365. Enough for a daily dose of reassurance. And don’t we all need it? Every day, there are plenty of reasons for worry, fear and panic. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the Easter season is a great opportunity for a fresh outlook on life and its challenges. All based on the fact that Jesus conquered the grave.

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The world’s chaos and dysfunction can be pretty overwhelming. But when we see chaos and dysfunction in our own lives, we can feel paralyzed - like there’s no hope. In this program, Chip tells us God’s shouting from the rooftops, “There’s hope! I sent you hope!” Where’s God’s hope? How do you get it? That’s where Chip’s headed - don’t miss it!

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If you know someone who questions the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, it may be that they don’t have all the facts. In this fascinating message, former atheist Lee Strobel shares his story of coming to faith after years of study, and then examines extra-biblical evidence that proves three key points: Jesus was truly dead on the cross, the tomb was really empty, and hundreds of people interacted with Jesus after Resurrection Sunday!  

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Twenty-three marks on the wall of his four-by-four prison cell told the story. It had just been three weeks since the soldiers captured him - the number one name on the Most Wanted List - at a local bar and they hauled him into this cell. The charges were robbery, treason, and murder. Day 23 was going to be just another day there, or so he thought until he heard the growing sounds of that angry mob outside the window above him. He managed to grab the bars on the window and pull himself up high enough to hear what the crowd was screaming. It was a combination of shock and fear that swept over him when he heard they were shouting his name! "Give us Ba-rabbas! Give us Ba-rabbas!"

Then the chant gradually began to change. Now they were shouting with this bloodthirsty anger, "Cru-ci-fy him! Cru-ci-fy him!" Barabbas slumped to the floor. He couldn't believe it. He'd been their hero, but now they were calling for his execution by the most brutal means of execution ever devised - death on a cross. Within minutes, five soldiers were dragging him, kicking and screaming down the corridor, up the stone steps, and to another door. They flung the door open, pushed him through it, and slammed the door behind him.

It took a little while for him to realize where he was. He was out on the cobblestone street of Jerusalem. He was free! Before reality could fully dawn on Barabbas, the door behind him opened again. He literally had to roll out of the way to keep from being trampled by this angry crowd pushing their way through with a bare-backed, bleeding man in the middle of them. As Barabbas plastered himself against the wall of that narrow street, he could see that man's back had been so brutally beaten it was like one gaping wound, exposing tissue and bone everywhere. Barabbas' first instinct was to run while he could, but he didn't. He followed that crowd all the way up to that skull-shaped hill just outside the city, where from a distance, he heard the hammer and the spikes that the heartless executioners of Rome were driving into that man's hands and feet.

It turned dark as night in the middle of the day and the skies opened up with a deluge of rain. Curious spectators just began to drift away. Finally, Barabbas felt safe enough to walk slowly to the top of Skull Hill, with his head covered. It was as if there was a magnet pulling him toward the man hanging on that middle cross between two other dying criminals. Barabbas had heard the man say from that cross, "Father, forgive them." He'd heard many things at crucifixions. He'd heard cursing, and screaming, and threatening, but never "forgive."

He now could recognize the face that was beaten almost beyond recognition. It was Jesus - the man who had done no wrong, whose only crime was to love those that no one else cared about. And in that moment Barabbas found himself looking up into the eyes of that man on the middle cross and saying aloud, "Jesus, you don't deserve to be there, I do. But because You're dying there, I don't have to die." I could walk up to the cross where Jesus died and say that, and so could you.

I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You on this Good Friday about "When Good Friday Gets Personal."

I don't know if Barabbas ever really made it to the cross, but I do know that getting to that cross to have your sins forgiven is your only hope of heaven. Our word for today from the Word of God is in Galatians 2:20, and it simply says, "The Son of God...loved me and gave Himself for me."

If you've never been to Jesus' cross and said those words, "For me. You're dying for me," this could be your personal Jesus-day. When you tell Him you are His, when every wrong thing you've ever done will be erased from God's book, because the blood shed on that cross was shed to pay for it. And when you trade hell for heaven this

On In The Market with Janet Parshall this week, we dispelled the popular idea that artificial intelligence is the cure for loneliness and how it's a danger to human creativity. Dr. George Barna explained the latest American Worldview Inventory that reveals Christians are not connecting their worldview with biblical truth. Then, Clint Lyons, from iReach Global, gave us a sobering update on the Nigerian Christians murdered recently for their faith on Palm Sunday. Can loss of sight create better perception? Chad Roberts shared how his blindness has created an unwavering confidence in God. As we head into the Easter weekend, we invite you to another examination of the news and events of the past week through the lens of Scripture.

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Broken bones sometimes need to be rebroken in order to heal properly—and Dr. Tony Evans says there are times when our fractured spiritual life requires the same kind of intervention. Discover how God can restore and renew your love for Him.