“X” Marks The Spot – Holy Thursday

On this Holy Thursday, we will go on a treasure hunt—not the kind that leads to gold or jewels, but one that leads us to the greatest treasure of all time: Jesus.

Drawing from Luke 22 and other rich passages of Scripture, we explore how the events of Holy Week fulfill the ancient promises of God. Just like in a classic treasure hunt, filled with clues, codes, and dramatic discoveries, God’s Word has been leading us toward something precious—His Son, our Savior.

From the first Passover lamb in Exodus, to Isaiah’s prophetic words, to Jesus sharing His final meal with His disciples, the signs have been there all along. The “X” that marks the spot? It’s the cross. And the treasure? It’s Jesus—God’s perfect fulfillment of the law, our sacrificial Lamb, and our risen Lord.

We reflected on how often we chase after lesser treasures in life: success, health, security, approval. While these are not bad things in themselves, they can never take the place of the true treasure that gives eternal life. Jesus is not only the end of the map, He is the map. The one who gave His life for ours, who poured out His blood for a new covenant, who invites us to His table, offering His body and blood for the forgiveness of sins.

As we share in Holy Communion, we are reminded that the treasure of Jesus is not hidden or far away. He meets us right here—in bread and wine, Word and promise, cross and empty tomb.

Tonight’s message is a call to return to the map God has drawn in His Word, to look again at the clues, and to find our hearts where our true treasure is: in Christ.

Luke 12:34: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

May our hearts be set on Jesus this Holy Week and always.

Don’t miss the “X”—it marks the spot of your salvation.

Readings and Sermon: Rev. Tony Boos.

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Holy Thursday, Apr 17, 2025

Readings:

Reflection on God's Forgiveness is from Isaiah 53:4-6

Psalm reading is from Psalm 116:12-19

Old Testament reading is from Jeremiah 31:31–34

Epistle reading is from Hebrews 10:15–25

Holy Gospel is from Luke 22:7–37

Songs and Hymns:

When You Woke That Thursday Morning

Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda, 1919–2008; © 1991 Concordia Publishing House.
Tune: Marty Haugen, 1950; © 1987 GIA Publications, Inc.
Used with permission: LSB Hymn License #110001220.

Before the Throne of God Above

Text by Charitie Lees Bancroft
Tune by Vikki Cook
© 1997 Sovereign Grace Worship
Used with permission, CCLI license # 20286740

Behold The Lamb

Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend;
© 2007 Thankyou Music (Admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing);
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

Eat This Bread

Text: Stephen P. Starke (sts. 1-2), © 1998 Concordia Publishing House; Robert J. Batastini (sts. 3-5, ref.)
Tune: Jacques Berthier, © 1984 Ateliers et Presses de Taizé, Taizé Community, France,
admin. GIA Publications, Inc.
Used with permission, LSB Hymn License #110001220

Keep the Feast

Ben Shive, Skye Peterson
© 2024 Getty Music Publishing (BMI), Beehive Hymns (BMI)
Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740

What Wondrous Love Is This

Text is from A General Selection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, 1811
Tune is from Southern Harmony, 1835
Public domain

Fullness Of Grace

Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend;
© 2004 Thankyou Music, used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.

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