Song # 932.2 from Our Gospel In Song Collection by Col Johnston. The Book of Matthew tells us in chapter 27 of the death of Jesus.
While crucified on the cross (Matthew 27:35), from the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land (Matthew 27:45). About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46). When some of those standing near heard this, they said “He’s calling Elijah” (Matthew 27:47). Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a stick, and offered it to Jesus to drink (Matthew 27:48). The rest said “Now leave Him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save Him” (Matthew 27:49). And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, He gave up His Spirit (Matthew 27:50). At that moment the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks split (Matthew 27:51). The tombs broke open and the bodies of the many holy people who had died were raised to life (Matthew 27:52). They came out of the tombs, and after Jesus’ resurrection they went into the holy city and appeared to many people (Matthew 27:53). When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed “Surely He was the Son of God” (Matthew 27:54). Many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to care for His needs (Matthew 27:55). Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee’s sons (Matthew 27:56).
Thought for today: eyes of faith see God’s work.
Thought for the future: know Jesus - know salvation. No Jesus - no salvation. Where will you spend your eternity?