Jesus went with them to the olive grove called Gethsemane, and he became anguished and distressed. He told them, “My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.” He bowed with his face to the ground, praying, “My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” A crowd of men armed with swords and clubs, grabbed Jesus and arrested him and all the disciples deserted him.

They went out to a place called Golgotha and nailed him to the cross. The people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery. At noon, darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. At about three o’clock, Jesus called out with a loud voice, “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” Then Jesus shouted out again, and he released his spirit. The earth shook, rocks split apart, and tombs opened. The bodies of many godly men and women who had died were raised from the dead.

Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat on it. His face shone like lightning, and his clothing was as white as snow. Then the angel spoke to the women. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I know you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead, just as he said would happen. Come, see where his body was lying. Go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead. They were very frightened but also they were filled with great joy. Matthew 27-28

Grace and peace from Marcus