EPISODE 0136 | Holy Week - Good friday
THESE NOTES ACCOMPANY EPISODE 0136
Good Friday marks the moment when the visible and invisible worlds collided, and what looked like defeat was actually the greatest triumph. In today’s episode, Pastor Nate unpacks how the cross was more than a symbol of sacrifice—it was a cosmic ambush that disarmed spiritual powers, shattered the grip of sin and death, and declared victory over the forces that enslaved humanity. With insights from Scripture and the early church worldview, we’re reminded that Jesus didn’t just die for us—He died as us, defeating darkness and opening the way back to the Father.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ The spiritual and cosmic power of Jesus’ death on the cross.
✔️ What “It is finished” really means.
✔️ How Jesus disarmed rulers and authorities through the cross.
✔️ Why the crucifixion was the turning point of history.
✔️ What Jesus accomplished in the unseen realm.
Key Scriptures:
📖 Colossians 2:15 – Jesus disarmed powers and authorities.
📖 Isaiah 53 – The suffering servant.
📖 Psalm 22 – The prophetic picture of the cross.
📖 John 19:30 – “It is finished.”
📖 Luke 23:43 – “Today you will be with me in paradise.”
📖 1 Peter 3:18-19 – Jesus preached to the spirits in prison.
📖 Matthew 27:45-53 – Earthquake, veil torn, and resurrection signs.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 The cross was not defeat — it was total victory.
🔹 Jesus broke the power of sin, death, and darkness.
🔹 He fulfilled prophecy and triumphed over every spiritual enemy.
🔹 Good Friday is a day to remember, reflect, and rejoice.
Resources
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