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[VIDEO] Good Friday – the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross

On Good Friday, The Vibes Culture and Lifestyle was witness to the proceedings at Tamil Methodist Church Kuala Lumpur

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 12 Apr 2023 11:00AM

[VIDEO] Good Friday – the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross — A worshipper reenacts the act of Jesus carrying the cross, a depiction of the Lord’s pain and sacrifice. It is intended to help Christians deepen their faith and understanding of the events surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection. – Syeda Imran/The Vibes pic, April 12, 2023

by Zaidatul Syreen Abdul Rashid

GOOD Friday serves an important part in the history of Jesus Christ.

Good Friday – the Friday before Easter, on which Christians around the world observe the commemoration of Jesus Christ's passion, his crucifixion and death at Calvary.

A sacrifice made for His people’s sins, as told in the Holy Bible.

As part of the Paschal Triduum, these three most solemn days fall in the most sacred week in the liturgical year in Christianity also known as the ‘Holy Week’.

Christians visit the Kuala Lumpur Tamil Methodist Church to observe Good Friday to commemorate and mourn Jesus Christ’s suffering and death on the cross. – Syeda Imran/The Vibes pic

It is understood that the night before he died, Jesus Christ celebrated the ‘Passover meal’ with his disciples and then went to a place called the ‘Garden of Gethsemane’ where he spent his last hours praying.

In Christianity, the most important events are the death and later resurrection of Jesus Christ, whom Christians believe is the Son of God, and whose life and teachings are the foundation of Christianity.

Coinciding with Good Friday this year, The Vibes Culture and Lifestyle spoke with Reverend A. James Ravindaren from the Tamil Methodist Church Kuala Lumpur.

Parishioners at the Tamil Methodist Church Kuala Lumpur pray in their own ways.– Syeda Imran/The Vibes pic

“The death of Jesus Christ brings much salvation to humankind.

“If Jesus never died, then we don’t have forgiveness of sin.

“Whatever the Old Testament said, it was fulfilled by Jesus Christ,” he said in an exclusive with The Vibes.

On an ending note, Reverend James reiterates that it was on this auspicious Good Friday that by Jesus Christ’s death he became the final and complete sacrifice for His people’s sins.

A worshipper reenacts the act of Jesus carrying the cross, a depiction of the Lord’s pain and sacrifice. – Syeda Imran/The Vibes pic

“Two thousand years ago Jesus Christ died for us. Why he died for us, it was for our sins.

“On Good Friday and the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, God created victory for humankind. God’s final request,” he added.

According to scripture, Jesus Christ went through so much for the people to become the heirs of heaven and he hopes that all Christians' faith, courage, and love grows stronger for eternity.

Good Friday is observed during Holy Week by many Christian denominations, from Catholic to Orthodox to Protestant, anr more.– Syeda Imran/The Vibes pic

“As a Christian, we should show the same love as Jesus has shown to us.

“We also apply this in our practical life, live a testimonial and example for all humankind”, he stated.

Good Friday is observed during Holy Week by many Christian denominations, including the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Oriental Orthodox, United Protestant, and some Reformed traditions, with services usually include the singing of hymns, prayer recitations, and scripture readings. – The Vibes, April 12, 2023