20 Good Friday and Easter Sunday Bible Verses
Good Friday and Easter Sunday hold profound significance in the Christian faith, marking the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These events are foundational to the hope and salvation offered to believers. Here are 20 Bible verses that reflect the meaning of Good Friday and Easter Sunday, celebrating the sacrifice and triumphant resurrection of Jesus.
Good Friday Verses
1. Isaiah 53:5
“But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds, we are healed.”
- A prophecy of the suffering servant that beautifully describes the significance of Christ’s suffering on Good Friday.
2. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
- This verse underscores the ultimate sacrifice God made for humanity through Jesus’ crucifixion.
3. Matthew 27:46
“And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, ‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?’ that is, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’”
- Jesus’ cry from the cross illustrates His deep anguish and fulfillment of prophecy.
4. Romans 5:8
“But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
- A powerful reminder of God’s love and grace extended to humanity through Christ’s death.
5. 1 Peter 2:24
“He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds, you have been healed.”
- This verse highlights the redemptive power of Jesus' sacrifice for our sins.
6. Galatians 2:20
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
- Reminds believers of their identity in Christ and the implications of His crucifixion in their lives.
7. John 19:30
“When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”
- The declaration of completion emphasizes the finality of Jesus’ sacrifice for our sins.
8. Luke 23:34
“And Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.’ And they cast lots to divide his garments.”
- Jesus’ words of forgiveness demonstrate His immense love and mercy even amidst suffering.
9. Psalm 22:1
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?”
- A poignant reminder of the prophetic nature of Jesus’ suffering, echoing His words on the cross.
10. Matthew 26:28
“For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.”
- Jesus’ explanation of the significance of His blood during the Last Supper ties into His sacrifice on Good Friday.
Easter Sunday Verses
11. Matthew 28:5-6
“But the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.’”
- The announcement of the resurrection fills believers with hope and joy.
12. John 11:25-26
“Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.’”
- A profound statement revealing Jesus as the source of eternal life.
13. 1 Corinthians 15:55-57
“O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting? The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”
- A triumphant proclamation of victory over death and sin through Jesus’ resurrection.
14. Romans 6:4
“We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.”
- Highlights the transformative power of resurrection for believers.
15. Acts 2:23-24
“This Jesus, delivered up according to the definite plan and foreknowledge of God, you crucified and killed by the hands of lawless men. God raised him up, loosing the pangs of death, because it was not possible for him to be held by it.”
- This verse affirms the resurrection as part of God’s divine plan.
16. Philippians 3:10-11
“...that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.”
- A desire to experience the power and hope found in the resurrection.
17. Luke 24:46-47
“And said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Christ should suffer and on the third day rise from the dead, and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins should be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.’”
- Jesus’ teaching about the necessity of His suffering and resurrection for salvation.
18. Revelation 1:18
“And the living one. I died, and behold I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of Death and Hades.”
- A powerful affirmation of Jesus’ eternal life and authority over death.
19. John 20:29
“Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’”
- Emphasizes the blessedness of faith in the resurrection even without physical proof.
20. 2 Timothy 1:10
“...and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel.”
- A declaration of Jesus’ victory over death, offering hope and life through the gospel.
Conclusion
Good Friday and Easter Sunday remind us of the profound love God has for humanity through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. These verses encapsulate the hope, joy, and transformation that come with understanding the significance of these pivotal events. As we reflect on these scriptures, may we be inspired to share the good news of salvation and the hope of the resurrection with others!