Passion Week

Good Friday

Luke 23: 33-43

April 3, 2026

Justin Scarberry

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We started the series off on Palm Sunday with an awesome event we call ____ ______________ __________.  (Matthew 21:1-11)

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Throughout the week, there was a major change in opinions of Jesus.

The crowds went from proclaiming “____________ ___ ____ __________!”

to now screaming “ ____________ _______!”

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Why is it called “Good Friday?”- Jesus’ life on earth came to an end!

• It’s the Sunday after that makes the Friday before it “Good”
• Only God can use something so terrible to become such an awesome miracle when it is fulfilled
• ____ _________ – An instrument of death, transformed to be the instrument of _________ ________ on “Good Friday”

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Are you on the left? OR Are you on the right?

Like the two criminals, we all have a choice to make!

• We are all _____________ on either side of Jesus.
• The one on the left- _________ Jesus and demanding that He do something for us.
• The one on the right- accepting that we are a sinner and are _____________ from God because of that sin.
• We can humbly _________ to what God wants to do with our life or we can _________ Jesus’ offer entirely to join Him in eternity.

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Jesus prayed for those who despised Him, amid unmeasurable pain and suffering.

What would you do?

Matthew 5:44 NIV

⁴⁴ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

• Pray and communicate with God to _________________________.
• What is God’s will?
  • “… not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
• This includes our __________. Are you praying for your enemies?
• Why pray for our enemies? Because of who are Father is!
  • “that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good…” (Matthew 5:45)

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Mocking the Messiah- The first criminal

• Jesus came to save them from the consequences of their ________.
• Instead, they _________ Him in His suffering, not understanding the scriptures and what the Messiah would save them from.
• The first criminal also insults Him and mocks Him.
• They don’t believe, yet they _________ Jesus to do something for them.

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Would God be God if He did what we wanted, when we wanted, and how we wanted it done?

• Instead of trying to figure it all out, the Bible tells us, “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” (Psalm 23)
• _________ means that He is in charge of everything in your life.
• When God has a _______, it will get accomplished 100% of the time! (Isaiah 55:11)

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“Jesus, remember me…”- The other criminal

• Both criminals are getting ___________ for laws they’ve broken.
• One of them understands Jesus is not getting justice.
• Justice means _______________________________________.
• The second criminal admitted he was a ___________, knew he deserved to be ____________, but then in faith he asks Jesus to __________ him!
• Grace: ____________________________________________.
• The gift was paid for by Jesus on the cross!
• The Bible says, “by grace you have been saved, through faith” (Ephesians 2:8-9)

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What if the book ended here? In darkness.

It is “Good Friday” because it didn’t end here!!

Three days later Jesus would rise from the grave!!! Amen!

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What choice have you made?

Are you like the criminal on the left- choosing darkness, rejecting Jesus?

Are you like the criminal on the right- choosing light, admitting you are a sinner, and when you’ve breathed your last like Jesus, will be with Him immediately in paradise?

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April

Blessings Month

How can we bless others (w/in church or community)

Not just needs but extra above and beyond expectations.

Suggestions? See Paulette or any event team member

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Baptisms! 

April 12^th after service.

Is Jesus the Lord of your life?  The next step is Baptism.  Whether you’ve been a Christian for decades or maybe just a month or so ago, the Bible teaches us that we should be baptized.  Jesus showed us the example by being baptized.  If you would like more information or are ready to make a public declaration of your faith by being baptized, please see Justin.

 

Serving Opportunities

Donut/ Coffee

Seeking two people to pick up pre-purchased donuts and make coffee once per month.

Plan to deliver the donuts around 8:30am.

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Kids/Teens

Help needed Sunday / midweek, see Paul or Sean

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Mid-week Bible Studies

(details on communication board in the entry area)

Monday:  Adamson’s House- 5pm fellowship, 6pm themed potluck dinners, 7-8pm “Digging Deeper” Bible Study

See Paul or Paulette or call or text 775-813-7615 for details.

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Wednesday: 7pm Ladies Bible study at the church. Bring your Bible to dig into Gods Word with just the ladies.

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Youth Group Wednesdays- Sean Collins House- 6:30-8:30pm, 12yrs old-12^th Grade. Dinner is served. Bring Friends!

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Flocknote

Want to be more in tune with Church Events and Announcements?

Text SSBRIDGE to 84576 and answer the prompts!

Get one or two text messages each week for updates to important church related events.

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Digital Giving

Zelle:  Zelle is a digital option for giving your tithes or offerings to support the church to fulfill the Great Commission.

If you would prefer to give digitally:

Go to your bank app on your phone or computer.  Go to the payments section.  Go to the Zelle payment option. If available, scan the link below in the payment section that lists Zelle as an option.  There should be an icon asking to “scan the pay” or something similar.

Zelle Link (scan from your bank app)

Account email is:  accounting@thebridgespanishsprings.com for the Account “The Bridge Church Spanish Springs”.  As a security measure, your bank may want to send you a text to verify your first payment.

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John 1:1 NASB

In the beginning was the Word,

and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.