Some Old Testament verses include Isaiah 52 and 53, Psalm 22, and Psalm 31:9-16. Besides using one of the four Gospels to tell the life of Jesus, many pastors will also use the Old Testament and further New Testament examples. Most of the time,Good Frida sermons start with the story of Jesus and his life, ministry, crucifixion, and death. The next part is the sermon or the focus on Jesus’ ministry and his death on the cross. They will sing praises songs chosen by the music director to match the occasion. There are musical instruments with a band or musical instruments with a choir. This includes the act of singing songs, to the Lord and praying.
In Protestant denominations, however, at the beginning of Good Friday service, there is an introduction of the service, and then a time of worship. The verses selected for the Call to Worship during the Good Friday service are from Isaiah 53. After the people and the ministers entered in silence, the presider said or sang a prayer to start the service. Opening Litanyįor Roman Catholic Services, the opening litany sets the tone of the service. These parts are the opening and worship songs for Good Friday, the sermon, the Solemn Prayers, and the proclamation of the Cross. The service is usually composed of four primary elements. A great example of a Good Friday song is “ In Christ Alone” for it tells us how we have Christ in our hearts and He alone saves us. They sing worship songs made specifically for the occasion, to remember what Jesus has done for us. Since the Good Friday service commemorates the death of Jesus Christ on Calvary many Christians tend to celebrate the day with solitude and silence during the Good Friday service as well. Additionally, it will also help us to strengthen and deepen our personal relationship with God. We commemorate this significant event with those who share the same faith. Sharing faith and prayers with others also enhances the growth of our faith. And he offers a gift of salvation and eternal life through Jesus.Īnother important reason to attend a Good Friday service is we can remember this day with other believers. God has won the victory over sin and death. Instead, Jesus paid the price of our sins by shedding his blood on the cross. No matter what we do, we can’t earn or gain eternal life. As we look back on Jesus’ journey of passion and love, it is a great time to admonish the foundation of our faith. We can immerse ourselves more in recalling what happened on the first Good Friday. We only commemorate this momentous day once a year, Let’s take time to spend our Good Friday in a meaningful way.Īttending a Good Friday service helps us to remember this momentous day more solemnly with other believers. While we are all sinners, Jesus Christ died for us. It gives us a powerful message and a demonstration of God’s unconditional love for all of us. Good Friday reminds us of Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross for our sins. Importance of Attending a Good Friday Service This veil symbolizes the blood Jesus shed on the cross for the salvation of the people. However, the cross remains visible, but it is partly concealed with a scarlet-colored veil. Commonly, the pulpit and other furnishings are bare of cloth and candles. Preferably, there are no paraments, banners, flowers, or decorations on this day, except for the representations of the way of the cross. Unlike regular services, a Good Friday service is more solemn and peaceful. However, some churches, where Good Friday is not considered as a public holiday, observe the service in the evening.
It usually takes place any time of day and is not only limited between 12 noon and 3:00 PM the hours when Jesus was on the cross. Good Friday service is for Christians to commemorate the passion and death of Jesus Christ. As we observe Jesus’ crucifixion on the Good Friday, we can spare some time to attend a church service.
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