Pilate and Jesus circle around the question of Pilate's power to condemn him or release him, and Jesus' refusal to play the power game with him. Instead, Jesus holds out the ultimate value of Truth for Pilate's consideration, but Pilate refuses to give up his political role although he knows Jesus is really innocent. So to the question, "What is truth?" Jesus gives no answer, because he himself is the answer.
Readings and sermon were delivered by Pastor Aaron Mueller.
Order of service:
Readings:
- Text is from John 18:33-38
- Old Testament reading is from Isaiah 52:7—53:12
Songs and Hymns:
- The Power of the Cross
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Text and tune by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend
© 2005 Thankyou Music
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740 - Lamb of God, Pure and Holy
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Text: tr. The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941.
Text and tune: Nicolaus Decius, c. 1485–after 1546.
Text and tune: Public domain. - O Sacred Head, Now Wounded
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Text: Bernard of Clairvaux, 1091-1153 and Paul Gerhardt, 1607-76
Tr. © 1941 Concordia Publishing House, used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740
Tune: Hans Leo Hassler, 1564-1612, public domain
Announcements:
- Sunday, Mar 31:
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- Easter Sunday Worship Service: 9 AM to 10:15 AM
- Easter Brunch: 10:30 AM
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Immediately following worship. The Fellowship Team has a wonderful brunch and egg hunt planned. Come and enjoy the food, the fellowship, and the fun! Please bring your own basket/bag for the egg hunt.