I’ll never forget the first time I saw Jesus. I was walking past as he was teaching in the temple courts and I stopped in my tracks and joined the fringes of the crowd to listen. There was something compelling about the way he spoke, telling his hearers about the Kingdom of God. I long to see … Continue reading Joseph of Arimathea – Stepping out of the shadows
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The Centurion
My name is Marcus Justus Loginus. I am a centurion of the Sebastii cohort based at Herod’s fortress in Jerusalem. It’s our job to keep the peace. Not an easy task when it’s Jewish festival season. Hundreds of thousands of people flock from all over the country for their celebrations – and there’s almost always trouble. They get together … Continue reading The Centurion
A Thief in Paradise (inspired by Luke 23:39-43)
Wow, where am I? It’s so beautiful here, it’s so beautiful here. What am I doing here? Where am I? Oh, hello, I didn’t see you there. I can’t take it in … My name is Levi, and I’m not a good man. No, I’m really not. I’ve done some horrible things. I’ve stolen, hurt people, … Continue reading A Thief in Paradise (inspired by Luke 23:39-43)
“The Last Hour” – A Devotional Service – “Father forgive”
Based on the Passion narrative from Mark's Gospel Hymn: My song is love unknown Reading: Mark 14:43-52 Reflection: Judas Iscariot – “The guilt won’t let me go” Dear Rabbi, I’m writing this although I know it’s too late. I wish I could turn back the clock, undo what I’ve done, but I know that there’s no going back – … Continue reading “The Last Hour” – A Devotional Service – “Father forgive”
Last Hour at the Cross – A Service for Good Friday
Based on the Passion readings from John’s Gospel Reading: John 18:28-40 Reflection: Pontius Pilate – Playing the blame game (Part 1) He really ruined my day, you know. All was going well in Jerusalem until he came along. I was doing my bit, keeping law and order – which isn’t easy to do with that riff-raff, especially when it’s … Continue reading Last Hour at the Cross – A Service for Good Friday
The Passion Ballad
All eyes on a garden - a kneeling manCries out to his father, “Take this cup if you can.”A gasp heard in heaven - angels can’t bearWatch the scene of a broken man crying down there. The fate of the world is now left unsure,The plan for salvation could stutter and fall.It hangs on a … Continue reading The Passion Ballad
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