Sunday Meditation, May 9
The Christ Who Was Betrayed
Scripture for Meditation: I John 4:10, 11
In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.
Prayer of Blessing
Responsive Reading: John 13:31-38
When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God is glorified in him, God will also glorify him in himself, and glorify him at once. Little children, yet a little while I am with you. You will seek me, and just as I said to the Jews, so now I also say to you, ‘Where I am going you cannot come.’
A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.
By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered him, “Where I am going you cannot follow me now, but you will follow afterward.” Peter said to him, “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered,
“Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the rooster will not crow till you have denied me three times.”
Instrumental Meditation
Ministry of the Word
Prayer of Corporate Confession
Silence for Personal Confession
Assurance of Pardon: The Lord’s Supper
Presentation of the Bread
Church Covenant
Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Bread
Ministry of the Word
Instrumental Meditation
Presentation of the Cup
Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Cup
Transition to Singing
Feel free to leave at this time or stay for the singing.
Hymn of Thanks: Jesus, Thank You
The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend,
The agonies of Calvary.
You the perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son,
Who drank the bitter cup reserved for me.Chorus:
Your blood has washed away my sin;
Jesus, thank You.
The Father’s wrath completely satisfied;
Jesus, thank You.
Once Your enemy, now seated at Your table;
Jesus, thank You.By Your perfect sacrifice I’ve been brought near;
Your enemy You’ve made Your friend.
Pouring out the riches of Your glorious grace,
Your mercy and Your kindness know no end.Bridge:
Lover of my soul;
I want to live for You.© 2003 Integrity’s Hosanna! Music (ASCAP)/Sovereign Grace Worship (ASCAP).
Used by permission. CCLI #2783020
Hymn of Courage: Hallelujah for the Cross
Up to the hill of Calvary
My Savior went courageously,
And there he bled and died for me.
Hallelujah for the cross!And on that day the world was changed;
A final, perfect lamb was slain.
Let earth and heaven now proclaim,
Hallelujah for the cross!Chorus:
Hallelujah for the war He fought;
Love has won, death has lost.
Hallelujah for the souls He bought!
Hallelujah for the cross!What good I’ve done could never save;
My debt too great for deeds to pay,
But God, my Savior, made a way.
Hallelujah for the cross!A slave to sin, my life was bound,
But all my chains fell to the ground
When Jesus’ blood came flowing down.
Hallelujah for the cross!Chorus
And when I breathe my final breath,
I’ll have no need to fear that rest.
This hope will guide me into death:
Hallelujah for the cross!Chorus x2
Hallelujah for the cross!
Hallelujah for the cross!Words and music by Ross King and Todd Wright
© 2013 Simple Tense Songs (ASCAP) and Todd Wright Music (BMI)
CCLI #2783020
Hymn of Victory: His Be the Victor’s Name
*All Scripture, English Standard Version. © 2001 by Crossway Bibles. Used by permission.