Lent 2017 part 5
During Lent we are focusing on the cross by thinking about some different objects that help us to understand Jesus’ last few days leading up to Good Friday, and what Jesus has accomplished through his death on the cross. We shall take each in turn and consider them, both at our Sunday services and during a prayer time in the church each Wednesday lunchtime throughout Lent. If you are able to join us on Wednesdays at 12noon, for about 20-30mins that would be great, if not why not join in by praying wherever you are. Don’t worry if you can’t pray at exactly the same time. To help you in this you will find a reading, song / hymn, the Lord’s Prayer and a reflection that we will be using during the prayer time.
Our focus this week is on the whip
Song
Jesus Christ, I think upon Your Sacrifice;
You became nothing, poured out to death.
Many times I’ve wondered at your gift of life,
and I’m in that place once again,
I’m in that place once again.
And once again I look upon
the cross where You died,
I’m humbled by Your mercy
and I’m broken inside.
Once again I thank You,
once again I pour out my life.
Now You are exalted to the highest place,
King of the heavens, where one day I’ll bow,
but for now, I marvel at this saving grace
and I’m full of praise once again,
I’m full of praise once again.
And once again I look upon
the cross where You died,
I’m humbled by Your mercy
and I’m broken inside.
Once again I thank You,
once again I pour out my life.
Thank You for the cross,
thank You for the cross,
thank You for the cross, my friend
Reading – John 18v38-19v1
What is truth?’ retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, ‘I find no basis for a charge against him. But it is your custom for me to release to you one prisoner at the time of the Passover. Do you want me to release “the king of the Jews”?’
They shouted back, ‘No, not him! Give us Barabbas!’ Now Barabbas had taken part in an uprising. Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged.
Reflection – Think about what we have gained as a direct result of the pain that Jesus went through for us. Remember God will be with us always, including the painful times of our lives.
Pray for others (including 5 people you know who don’t know Jesus yet)
Finish with the Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the
glory for ever and ever. Amen.
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