"The human being is earth that suffers." -Barnabas

Good Friday

Art by https://www.fullofeyes.com/good-friday-2023/

thought one: 

The corruption is mine.

The life is Yours.

 thought two:

What is the significance of the fact that women accompanied Christ to the Cross? John, yes, too. But the crowd of women? An the anointing of Mary for His burial?

I feel it is related to Eve.

thought three: 

Mockery from evil stands out as a theme in the Crucifixion. But today, so did fear.

"Now I know that you fear God, you have not withheld your son, your only son, from me"

"And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words." Mark 14

"And they all left him and fled." Mark 14:50

"When Jesus said to them, “I am he,” they drew back and fell to the ground. " John 22

"And as Peter was below in the courtyard, one of the servant girls of the high priest came, 67 and seeing Peter warming himself, she looked at him and said, “You also were with the Nazarene, Jesus.” 68 But he denied it, saying, “I neither know nor understand what you mean.” And he went out into the gateway..." Mark 22

"When Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid. He entered his headquarters again and said to Jesus, “Where are you from?”"

"From then on Pilate sought to release him, but the Jews cried out, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar's friend. Everyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar.”"

"After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus[e] by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds[f] in weight. So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews."

Mark 14: 43 "Joseph of Arimathea, a respected member of the council, who was also himself looking for the kingdom of God, took courage and went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. "

19 On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews,[c] Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

1 Peter 2

16 Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants[d] of God. 17 Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

1 Peter 3

"And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening." [submission and living in peace with spouse in a book devoted to the theme of suffering...!]

"14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, 16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God's will, than for doing evil."

19 Therefore let those who suffer according to God's will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.

thought four:

"After my own journey, I am ever mindful that somewhere in the pew, someone is doing what they always do while sincerely doubting their ability to hold onto their faith." -Kate Miller, Ancient Words in a Crisis of Faith