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SCRIPTURE READINGS
Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4–9a
Psalm: Psalm 31:9–16
Epistle: Philippians 2:5–11
Gospel: John 12:12–43
THEME FOR WORSHIP
Today is the beginning of Holy Week, two mountain peaks of joyful celebration, separated by the dark valley where Jesus Christ will clash with the sinfulness of fallen humanity.
“Hosanna!”, God’s people sing, which pleads “save us, now”. Save us now, we cry, fully needing a Savior. Save us now, we cry to Jesus, who rides into town on a donkey.
For Jesus, now is the time, for which He left His throne in heaven and came to this earth.
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Old Testament: Ezekiel 37:1-14
Psalm: Psalm 130
Epistle: Romans 8:1-11
Gospel: John 11:1-45
THEME FOR WORSHIP
We’re still in the season of Lent, waiting for the salvation we so desperately need. We’re waiting for Jesus’ death on Good Friday, which pays the price of our forgiveness. But today’s readings point us beyond Calvary’s cross. Ezekiel points the way perfectly, speaking these words of God: “And you shall know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves, and raise you from your graves, O my people.”
In chapter 11 of the gospel of John, we read again the powerful resurrection of Lazarus. But this text is not really about Lazarus; it points us to Jesus’ power over death as He opens Lazarus’ grave and calls him out. But it also shows Jesus’ deep love & compassion for all who suffer & grieve. Jesus has many gifts here for you and me to receive.
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