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At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?”—which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 35 When some of those standing near heard this, they said, “Listen, he’s calling Elijah.” 36 One man ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it on a stick, and offered it to Jesus to drink. “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to take him down,” he said. 37 With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. 38 The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. 39 And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, heard his cry and saw how he died, he said, “Surely this man was the Son of God!”
REFERENCES: ROMANS 6:23, 8:31-39; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:21
Meeting the person of your dreams, the best day ever. Getting married, the best day ever. Having a child, the best day ever. Easter is the best day ever, in history, for all of humanity. No other day comes close. The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the event our faith hinges on. It is the day we are reminded that our God is alive and active. But, how could such a good day be preceded by such a bad one? How could light pierce the darkness? How could joy overcome sorrow? There were signposts in that ninth hour of darkness telling those first followers that it would turn out alright, more than alright, it would turn out for their good. When you are standing in your own ninth hour, it can be hard to fathom the good that is yet to come, but take courage. Jesus overcame his darkest moment so in him we can overcome as well. Jesus’ life is not for his own sake but so that you can live a resurrected life of your own, in relationship with him. Because he died, we can live. Because he rose, we are now more than conquerors!
Two supernatural signs showed that Jesus was forsaken so that we might be forgiven:
Once Jesus made his ultimate sacrifice, the temple veil, a curtain which separated the ancient people from the Holy of Holies, was split down the middle. What once was a barrier for sinners to enter God’s presence, now shouted come in! Jesus became the eternal high priest and we gained open access to the inner sanctuary.
The symbol of stoic authority was the centurion, a commanding officer of the Roman army, who imposed the brutal will of the Roman empire. But even this hardened stoic at the foot of the cross was moved to awed belief at the sight of Jesus’ sinless, selfless, sacrificial death. He couldn’t help but confess, “Surely this man was the Son of God!”
Jesus became guilty so that we could be innocent once and for all. He didn’t die on the cross 2000 years ago so we would live in shame. The price has been paid. Jesus is the solution to the problem of sin. Because of his sacrificial act, we are now the righteousness of God. We will not let the shame of sin stop us from reaping the benefits of the best day ever.
Don’t wait until next Easter. Establish a daily tradition of remembrance as a reminder of the cross. Check out this week’s blog post to reflect on why this day has now become the best day ever!
If someone in your Crew needs care, we want to come alongside you. Our Care Response Team is designed to equip you to walk with people in different seasons of their life.Our team is committed to celebrating life’s best moments with you and offering support through its hardest ones.We would love to come around you for the following life events:
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+ Deaths
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This isn’t just another conference. It’s a holy moment to encounter Jesus, be filled with His presence, and reset your heart around what matters most. Over three days of powerful worship, teaching, and community, you’ll be equipped to lead with clarity and live with boldness.
From curated workshops to next-level add-ons, VOUSCon is designed to meet you where you are and where you lead—whether that’s in your church, your workplace, or the middle of a major life decision. Every session is crafted to grow your faith and strengthen your voice.
For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
When: Thursday, June 19th - Saturday, June 21st
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
VOUSCon is here! On Wednesday before kicking off VOUSCon 2025 in strength and unity we are going to pray.
Don't miss the moment to join us in prayer. Please RSVP by clicking here for our FREE VOUSCon Prayer Night
When: Wednesday, June 18th
Time: 7:00PM
Where: Watsco Center
1245 Dauer Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33146
Join us on the road to VOUSCon as we embark on a 40-day relay run through the state of Florida. From Jacksonville to Miami, runners from every region are invited to participate in carrying the good news. Our finish line? VOUSCon 2025. Led by a core VOUS team, we’ll link arms with partner churches along the way, spotlighting the body of Christ and championing the local church through weekly outreach initiatives.
Starting Line: Sunday, May 11
Finish Line: Thursday, June 19
Serve Day is happening Saturday, July 12th, and we want to get ALL of our crews involved in loving our city so please sign your crew up for a Serve Day project! To see the projects and sign up, please click here! Please have your form in by Wednesday, July 2nd.
When: Saturday, July 12th
Where: All VOUS Locations
Time: 10:00 AM
VOUS SoMi
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS City
10:30AM / 12:30PM / 6PM
VOUS Miami Gardens
8:45AM / 10:30AM / 12:30PM
VOUS DD
10:30AM / 12:30PM
Church Online
10AM / 12:00 PM / 5PM Español
Growth Track
After every service or join online at vouschurch.com/growthtrack
