Category: PASSION Resources

Christ Our Wisdom

On By BrianIn Sing A Song, Songs to Sing

Here is a great new song by Sovereign Grace Music that looks to the wisdom of Christ in the midst of our suffering. With Biblical lyrics that teach the mind and touch the heart and a modern hymn format that is singable and playable, it would be a great song to consider introducing to your church (I know I am). Or add it your playlist for your own encouragement (already done).

Lyrics, chord charts, lead sheets, related Scriptures, places to listen or buy, and more are available on their site here.

Declaring the Glory

On By BrianIn Declaring the Glory2 Comments

Bryce Canyon National Park

The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
– Psalm 19:1

For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature,
have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,
in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.
– Romans 1:20

Passion Week: Resurrection Sunday

On By BrianIn Holidays, PASSION Reflections

Read: Mark 16:1-7.
“And he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has risen; he is not here. See the place where they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” – Mark 16:6-7 (ESV)

Reflection: Ponder this amazing announcement that Jesus is risen. Who can you go and tell? One day you too will see Him!

Sing:
“Christ the Lord is ris­en to­day,” Al­le­lu­ia!
Sons of men and an­gels say, Al­le­lu­ia!
Raise your joys and tri­umphs high, Al­le­lu­ia!
Sing ye heav’ns, and earth re­ply, Al­le­lu­ia!
(Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, Written by Charles Wesley)

Passion Week: Saturday

On By BrianIn Holidays, PASSION Reflections

Read: Mark 15:42-47.
And Joseph bought a linen shroud, and taking him down, wrapped him in the linen shroud and laid him in a tomb that had been cut out of the rock. And he rolled a stone  against the entrance of the tomb. – Mark 15:46 (ESV)

Reflection: For the disciples, it seemed all hope was lost. How would your life be different if Jesus had stayed in the tomb?

Sing:
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
Oh! Sometimes it causes me
To tremble, tremble, tremble.
Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?
(American Folk Hymn)

Passion Week: Good Friday

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Read: Mark 15:24-37.
So also the chief priests with the scribes mocked him to one another, saying, “He saved others; he cannot save himself. Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross that we may see and believe.” – Mark 15:31-32 (ESV)

Reflection: To save us, He must not save Himself.  He had to stay on the cross so that we might know His grace.

Sing:
To Christ, who won for sinners grace
By bitter grief and anguish sore,
Be praise from all the ransomed race
Forever and forevermore.
(When I Survey, Written by Isaac Watts)

Passion Week: Thursday

On By BrianIn Holidays, PASSION Reflections

Read: Mark 14:32-42.
And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” – Mark 14:35-36 (ESV)

Reflection: Jesus trusted and submitted to the Father’s will for Him – even to the cross.  How do you need to trust and submit to the Father’s will for your life today?   

Sing:
Were the whole realm of na­ture mine,
That were a present far too small;
Love so amazing, so divine,
Demands my soul, my life, my all.
(When I Survey, Written by Isaac Watts)

Passion Week: Wednesday

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Read: Mark 10:32-34.
“See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be delivered over to the chief priests and the scribes, and they will condemn him to death and deliver him over to the Gentiles. And they will mock him and spit on him, and flog him and kill him. And after three days he will rise.” – Mark 10:33-34 (ESV)

Reflection: Ponder what Jesus endured for you. Rest in His love.  Offer Him your thanks.

Sing:
See from His head, His hands, His feet,
Sorrow and love flow mingled down!
Did e’er such love and sorrow meet,
Or thorns compose so rich a crown?
(When I Survey, Written by Isaac Watts)

Passion Week: Tuesday

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Read: Mark 9:30-35.
But they kept silent, for on the way they had argued with one another about who was the greatest. And he sat down and called the twelve. And he said to them, “If anyone would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.” – Mark 9:34-35 (ESV)

Reflection: Jesus chose to humbly serve us by going to the cross.  How have you been seeking to be the greatest?  How can you serve today?

Sing:
When I survey the won­drous cross
On which the Prince of glory died,
My richest gain I count but loss,
And pour contempt on all my pride.
(When I Survey, Written by Isaac Watts)

Passion Week: Monday

On By BrianIn Holidays, PASSION Reflections

Read: Mark 8:31-34.
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them,“If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. – Mark 8:34 (ESV)

Reflection: Jesus denied Himself and took up the cross to save you.  How do you need to deny yourself to follow Him today?

Sing:
Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast,
Save in the death of Christ my God!
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to His blood.
(When I Survey, Written by Isaac Watts)

Passion Week: Palm Sunday

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Read: Mark 11:1-10.
And those who went before and those who followed were shouting, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David! Hosanna in the highest!”
– Mark 11:9-10 (ESV)

Reflection: Your King was willing to take the road to the cross to make you part of His Kingdom.  Join the crowds in praising Him.

Sing:
“Hosanna in the highest!”
That ancient song we sing,
For Christ is our Redeemer
The Lord of Heaven our King.
O may we ever praise Him
With heart and life and voice,
And in His blissful presence,
Eternally rejoice!
(Hosanna, Loud Hosanna, Written by Jennette Threlfall)