This is the weekend we set aside each year as a Christian church to think on, remember, and celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This is the center point of our faith. We can have forgiveness of our sins because Jesus Christ paid the price for our guilt in His death on the cross. Jesus is our atoning sacrifice before God the Father. But we receive eternal life as a result of this forgiveness because Jesus has overcome death. Jesus rose from the grave three days after His crucifixion! He was seen by many witnesses, then ascended to heaven, where He is now seated at the right hand of God the Father. This is our hope! This is our joy! Eternal life through Jesus, by grace alone, through faith alone!
I urge you to join us for services this weekend. Consider these realities deeply. Look at them again in Scripture and in song. Celebrate them in a fresh way. Renew the reality of Jesus’ ministry in your heart. Consider the words of this beautiful song by Fernando Ortega, “Sing to Jesus” and listen to it through some streaming service.
Come and see, look on this mystery
The Lord of the universe, nailed to a tree
Christ our God, spilling His Holy blood
Bowing in anguish, His sacred head
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Sing to Jesus, Lord of our shame
Lord of our sinful hearts, He is our great Redeemer
Sing to Jesus, honor His name
Sing of His faithfulness, pouring His life out unto death
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Come you weary and He will give you rest
Come you who mourn, lay on His breast
Christ who died, risen in paradise
Giver of mercy, Giver of life
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Sing to Jesus, His is the throne
Now and forever He is the King of Heaven
Sing to Jesus, we are His own
Now and forever sing for the love our God has shown
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Sing to Jesus, Lord of our shame
Lord of our sinful hearts
He is our great Redeemer
Sing to Jesus, honor His name
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Sing to Jesus, His is the throne
Now and forever He is the King of Heaven
Sing to Jesus, we are His own
Now and forever sing for the love our God has shown
Praise the Father for sending Jesus the Son! He has risen! Because He lives we also shall live!
– Pastor Vic