The Road to Easter, Part 2

The Road to Easter, Part 2

From Grace Fellowship Sermons by Pastor Mark Lingenfelter

March 22, 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses the significance of Good Friday and why the death of Jesus is considered 'good'.

The Road to Easter - "Was that Friday Good?" Part 2 - "Was that Friday Good?" John 18:14 NIV Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jewish leaders that it would be good if one man died for the people. John 11:47-49 NIV Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin. “What are we accomplishing?” they asked. “Here is this man performing many signs.If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and then the Romans will come and take away both our temple and our nation.”Then one of them, named Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, spoke up, “You know nothing at all! Good Friday was "good" because Jesus made it GOOD! 3 Reasons why the death of Jesus was GOOD... 1. The death of Jesus was "good" because He broke the curse of sin. 2. The death of Jesus was "good" because He sent the Holy Spirit. 3. The death of Jesus was "good" because He became our High Priest. John 18:1-14 NIV When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.Now Judas, who betrayed him, knew the place, because Jesus had often met there with his disciples.So…

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Mark Lingenfelter

Topics covered

  • Easter
  • Good Friday
  • Death of Jesus
  • Christianity
  • Holy Spirit
  • High Priest

Keywords

  • Easter
  • Good Friday
  • Caiaphas
  • Jesus
  • Holy Spirit
  • High Priest
  • sin
  • sacrifice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sanhedrin, Pharisees, Jewish leaders

Books & works: The Road to Easter, Good Friday, John

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