THE CROSS OF JESUS CHRIST - January 2022
Dr. Gaye Strathearn
https://rsc.byu.edu/healing-his-wings/christs-crucifixion-reclamation-cross#_edn1
Dr. John Hilton: Leading Saints
Dr. John Hilton
YReligion: https://rsc.byu.edu/media/y-religion/1
Dr. Gaye Strathearn
https://ldsperspectives.com/2019/04/10/symbol-cross/
Ideas to honor Good or Holy Friday (from John Hilton’s book):
Make time for the special day - if possible, treat it as a holiday or block out time to celebrate this sacred day.
Reflect on the events of Good Friday - learn more about the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Read what each Gospel author wrote about the events of Good Friday (side-by-side version here: VERY useful!).
Attend worship services - gather with fellow Christians at other churches. Either in addition to or instead of attending Good Friday services, attend the temple with a special focus on what it teaches about the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Seek and extend forgiveness.
Share your testimony. When a centurion saw the signs accompanying Christ’s Crucifixion, he exclaimed, “Truly this is the son of God.” We can follow his example and testify of Christ on Good Friday.
Watch a movie about Jesus Christ.
Consider making special food. One traditional Good Friday food you might enjoy is hot cross buns.
Seeing, touching, or tasting objects related to the Crucifixion can be helpful, especially for children, in remembering what happened on Good Friday. For example, turning off the lights at 3:00 PM, making or holding a crown of thorns, carrying a heavy beam, handling a long nail, or tasting vinegar could each provide connection points to the events of Good Friday.
Link to cross bracelets
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