The concept of being on ‘The Wrong Of History’ has become commonly used in debates over social issues. In Matthew 27:27-44, time and again, Jesus is told that he is on ‘The Wrong Side Of History’, that the claims which He has made about himself are wrong or rejected. As He hangs on the cross, the judgments flow on, but simply because everyone is against him doesn’t mean that their judgement is correct. Or that Jesus is wrong.
Continuing to remember the resurrection power of Jesus we begin worship singing Glory of glories and O LORD, I will exalt You (Psalm 30). The prayer of praise and confession will remember the testimony of God’s love and saving purpose which the Scriptures reveal, and confess the times when we believed that our opinion invalidated the reality of those promises.
Our corporate affirmation of saving faith will be Jesus paid it all, after which we’ll recite The Apostles’ Creed and sing Praise God from Whom all blessings flow.
Our sequential reading from Jeremiah 21:1-14 deals with Jeremiah’s word to Zedekiah that Jerusalem shall fall to Nebuchadnezzar.
This sequence from Jeremiah continues to encourage us to look to the faithful King who will be the ultimate liberator and leader of God’s people. We’ll give voice to that hope singing I will glory in my Redeemer.
After reading Matthew 27:27-44 the sermon will focus on the reactions of many to the figure of Jesus hanging on a cross. With the sympathy of none and the condemnation of all, we’ll consider the verdict of the day about the idea that Jesus is the King and Saviour of God’s people. Weight of numbers is no guarantee, however, as to who is on the right side of history. In this case the majority is on the wrong side.
Approaching the Lord’s Supper, we’ll sing According to Your gracious Word and share the bread and wine together. Then we’ll be led in our prayers of thanksgiving and for the needs of others, give our tithes and offerings, then conclude our worship singing We are His people (Go forth).
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