What gives a man facing hell the faith to both acknowledge the justice of his fate and yet at the same time hope for a totally undeserved eternity. What words did he hear that changed his life? What words will we hear this Good Friday that changes our lives? What is the greatest promise Jesus makes to the thief and to us? Surprisingly it’s not just about paradise.
Readings and Sermon: Pastor John Lukomski.
Order of service:
Readings:
- 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 - Jesus, I Will Ponder Now
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Text: Sigismund von Birken, 1626–81; tr. August Crull, 1845–1923, alt.
Tune: Melchior Vulpius, c. 1570–1615
Text and tune: Public domain - Passion Reading (John 18:1–40, 19:1–42)
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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
Recording:
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