In Matthew 27:45-61 the barrier between God and humanity is breached, and it is breached from God’s side. The hope of victory over the grave comes to us as Jesus’ body is placed in the tomb.
A new song for the morning congregation Jesus Is The Name We Honour, along with Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation are our songs of preparation. Worship begins with Sing Unto The Lord A New Song (Psalm 96).
The prayer of approach and confession will praise God for His love and wisdom in making a way for us to be in His family, and acknowledge our resistance in trusting all that His love and wisdom brings.
The Lord’s My Shepherd (Psalm 23) will begin our words of testimony. It will be followed by Heidelberg Catechism Q&A 1 and May The Grace Of Christ Our Saviour.
Listening to God’s Word from Jeremiah 22:1-12 we’ll hear the house of David urged to do justice and righteousness. Responding to this word we’ll sing Indescribable.
After listening to God speak again, from Matthew 27:45-61 we’ll consider the events surrounding the death of Jesus: his sense of isolation; the comfort of God’s Word in that time of desolation; the rending of the figurative barrier between God and humanity; and the contrast of Jesus being placed in the grave while graves gave up their occupants. The way to God lays open before us.
After being led in our prayers of thanksgiving and for others we’ll give our tithes and offerings (probably listening to I’d Rather Have Jesus) then conclude worship singing All Hail The Power Of Jesus’ Name.
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