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Luke 23:54-56 They will proclaim his righteousness to a people yet unborn – for he has done it.

It was the day of Preparation, and the

55 Sabbath was beginning. The women BENEDICTION: ( 2 Corinthians 13: 14) who had come with him from followed, and they saw the tomb and L “May the grace of the Lord Christ, how his body was laid. 56 Then they and the love of God, and the fellowship of returned, and prepared spices and the Holy Spirit be with you all” ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment. C: Amen ------------

1 Cor 15:3-4

3 For I handed on to you as of first importance what I in turn had received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, 4 and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the scriptures.

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Psalm 22: 27 – 31 All the ends of the Earth will remember and turn to the LORD, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, for domination belongs to the LORD and he rules over the nations. All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before him – those who cannot keep themselves alive. Posterity will serve him; future generations 12 will be told about the Lord.

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Mark 15:38-41 He was afflicted, yet he did not open his And the curtain of the temple was torn in mouth; he was led like a lamb to the INTRODUCTION two, from top to bottom. 39 Now when the slaughter, and he as a sheep before her centurion, who stood facing him, saw that shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth. By oppression and judgment to Tenebrae in this way hea breathed his last, he said, he was taken away. "Truly this man was God's Son!" And who can speak of his descendants? Tonight, we would like to turn earth when Jesus hung on the 40 There were also women looking on For he was cut off from the land of the back time and accompany cross. from a distance; among them were Mary living; for the transgressions of my people Jesus’ way to Calvary where he Magdalene, and Mary the mother of he was stricken. He was assigned a grave with the wicked, and with the rich his was hung on the cross. James the younger and of Joses, and One candle remains burning Salome. 41 These used to follow him and death, though he had done no violence, until the end to symbolize that provided for him when he was in Galilee; nor was any deceit in his mouth During this journey from even in the midst of death and and there were many other women who had come up with him to . Thursday evening to Holy darkness, the forces of evil, Matt 27:57-60 Saturday we will focus on the Satan and hell shall not prevail ------------The significant moments. This against the light of Christ. 57 When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who service is an adaption of the was also a of Jesus. 58 He went to medieval Tenebrae, a Jesus’ resurrection is sure. The seventh candle is extinguished Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus; word which means darkness. He lives Eternally. then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. 59

And we shall live too! So Joseph took the body and wrapped it in Isaiah 53: 4 – 9 60 To impress on the minds and Surely he took up our infirmities and a clean linen cloth and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn in the rock. hearts of believers the awful Take time to respond at the carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and He then rolled a great stone to the door of consequences of sin and the congregational ‘C’s and in afflicted. the tomb and went away. magnitude of the Saviour’s moments of stillness But he was pierced for our transgressions, ------------sacrifice, the candles on the and quiet reflection. he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was Lord’s table will gradually be upon him, and by his wounds we are extinguished one by one to healed. remind us of the events that led We like sheep have gone astray, each of to the darkness that covered the us has turned to his own way; and the 2 LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all. 11

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HYMN: Mark 15:33 OPENING Matt 26:20-30 1 Oh, to see the dawn of the darkest day; 33 When it was noon, darkness : 16 – 17 20 When it was evening, he took his Christ on the road to Calvary; - tried came over the whole land until three in place with the twelve; 21 and while they by sinful men, torn and beaten then, the afternoon. Leader (L) were eating, he said, "Truly I tell you, nailed to a cross of wood. ------------“God so loved the world that he gave his one of you will betray me." 22 And they This the pow'r of the cross; one and only Son, that whoever believes in became greatly distressed and began to Christ became sin for us; him shall not perish but have eternal life”. say to him one after another, "Surely took the blame, bore the wrath. The sixth candle is extinguished not I, Lord?" 23 He answered, "The one We stand forgiven at the cross. Congregation (C) who has dipped his hand into the bowl Mark 15:34-36 “ For God did not send his Son into the 24 2 Oh, to see the pain written on your face, 34 At three o'clock Jesus cried out with world to condemn the world, but to save with me will betray me. The Son of bearing the awesome weight of sin; a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema the world through him. Man goes as it is written of him, but woe ev'ry bitter thought, ev'ry evil deed, sabachthani?" which means, "My God, to that one by whom the Son of Man is crowning your blood-stained brow. my God, why have you forsaken me?" HYMN: betrayed! It would have been better for 35 When some of the bystanders heard 1 O love that wilt not let me go, that one not to have been born." 3 Now the daylight flees, now the ground it, they said, "Listen, he is calling for I rest my weary soul in thee: 25 Judas, who betrayed him, said, beneath quakes as its maker bows his head, Elijah." 36 And someone ran, filled a I give thee back the life I owe, "Surely not I, Rabbi?" He replied, "You curtain torn in two, dead are raised to life; sponge with sour wine, put it on a stick, that in thine ocean depths its flow have said so." 'Finished!' the vict'ry cry. may richer, fuller be. and gave it to him to drink, saying, "Wait, let us see whether Elijah will The Institution of the Lord's Supper 4 Oh, to see my name written in the wounds, 2 O light that followest all my way, come to take him down." 26 While they were eating, Jesus took a for through your suff'ring free; I yield my flickering torch to thee: my heart restores its borrowed ray, loaf of bread, and after blessing it he death is crushed to death, life is mine to live; ------------that in thy sunshine's blaze its day broke it, gave it to the disciples, and won through your selfless love. may brighter, fairer be. said, "Take, eat; this is my body." 27 This the pow'r of the cross; :30 30 When Jesus had received the wine, 3 O joy, that seekest me through pain, Then he took a cup, and after giving Son of God, slain for us; thanks he gave it to them, saying, what a love! What a cost! he said, "It is finished." Then he bowed I cannot close my heart to thee: "Drink from it, all of you; 28 for this is We stand forgiven at the cross. his head and gave up his spirit. I trace the rainbow through the rain, and feel the promise is not vain, my blood of the covenant, which is ------------that morn shall tearless be. poured out for many for the forgiveness

29 Keith Getty (born 1974) and Stuart Townend 4 O cross that liftest up my head, of sins. I tell you, I will never again (born 1963) I dare not ask to fly from thee: drink of this fruit of the vine until that © 2005 Thankyou Music I lay in dust life's glory dead, day when I drink it new with you in my and from the ground there blossoms Father's kingdom." 30 When they had Alll Songs used By Permission. red - life that shall endless be. sung the hymn, they went out to the CCL Licence No. 4163 10 Mount of Olives. 3 George Matheson (1842-1906)

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Take a moment and give thanks : 2 - 5 Luke 23:34, 42-43 Psalm 22:1, 12 – 18 for your memory of the Lord’s Supper L. Oh my God, I cry out by day, but you do Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; L: My God, my God, why have you not answer, and by night, but I find no rest. for they do not know what they are forsaken me? Why are you so far from doing." saving me so far from my cries of anguish? C. Yet you are enthroned as the Holy And they cast lots to divide his clothing. one; you are the praise of Israel. C: Many bulls surround me; 42 Then he said, "Jesus, remember me strong bulls of Bashan encircle me. L. In you our fathers put their trust; they when you come into your kingdom." 43 trusted and you delivered them. He replied, "Truly I tell you, today you L: Roaring Lions tearing their prey will be with me in Paradise." open their mouths wide against me. C. They cried to you and were saved; in ------------you they trusted and were not C: I am poured out like water, disappointed and all my bones are out of joint. Luke 22:39-46 John 19:25-27 My heart has turned to wax; Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives :43-50 And that is what the soldiers did. it has melted within me. 39 He came out and went, as was his The Betrayal and custom, to the Mount of Olives; and the 43 Immediately, while he was still Meanwhile, standing near the cross of L: My strength is dried up like a potsherd, Jesus were his mother, and his and my tongue sticks to the roof of my disciples followed him. 40 When he speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. reached the place, he said to them, "Pray arrived; and with him there was a crowd 26 that you may not come into the time of with swords and clubs, from the chief and . When Jesus C: Dogs surround me; a pack of villains 41 , the scribes, and the elders. 44 saw his mother and the disciple whom trial." Then he withdrew from them encircles me; they pierce my hands and Now the betrayer had given them a sign, he loved standing beside her, he said to about a stone's throw, knelt down, and my feet. saying, "The one I will kiss is the man; his mother, "Woman, here is your son." prayed, 42 "Father, if you are willing, arrest him and lead him away under 27 Then he said to the disciple, "Here is remove this cup from me; yet, not my will L: All my bones are on display; people guard." 45 So when he came, he went up your mother." And from that hour the but yours be done." 43 [[Then an stare and gloat over me. to him at once and said, "Rabbi!" and disciple took her into his own home. from heaven appeared to him and gave kissed him. 46 Then they laid hands on ------------him strength. 44 In his anguish he prayed C: They divide my clothes among 47 more earnestly, and his sweat became him and arrested him. But one of them and cast lots for my garment. like great drops of blood falling down on those who stood near drew his sword and struck the slave of the high , cutting the ground.]] 45 When he got up from The fifth candle is extinguished 48 prayer, he came to the disciples and off his ear. Then Jesus said to them, "Have you come out with swords and found them sleeping because of grief, 46 clubs to arrest me as though I were a and he said to them, "Why are you bandit? 49 Day after day I was with you in sleeping? Get up and pray that you may not come into the time of trial." the temple teaching, and you did not4 9

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HYMN: arrest me. But let the scriptures be Luke 22:54-55, 63-66 1 When I survey the wondrous cross L. I am a worm and not a man, scorned fulfilled." 54 Then they seized him and led him on which the prince of glory died, by everyone and despised by the people. 50 All of them deserted him and fled. away, bringing him into the high priest's my richest gain I count but loss, house. But Peter was following at a and pour contempt on all my pride. C. All who see me mock me: they hurl ------------distance. 55 When they had kindled a insults, shaking their heads fire in the middle of the courtyard and 2 Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast sat down together, Peter sat among save in the cross of Christ my God; L & C “He trusts in the LORD.” they say, The first candle is extinguished them. the very things that charm me most, let the LORD rescue him. Let him I sacrifice them to his blood. deliver him, since he delights in him.” HYMN:

3 See from his head, his hands, his feet, 1 When you prayed beneath the trees, The Mocking and Beating of Jesus it was for me, O Lord; sorrow and love flow mingled down: Mark 15:25-32a 63 Now the men who were holding did e'er such love and sorrow meet, when you cried upon your knees, 25 It was nine o'clock in the morning Jesus began to mock him and beat him; or thorns compose so rich a crown? how could it be, O Lord? 26 64 when they crucified him. The When in blood and sweat and tears they also blindfolded him and kept 4 Were the whole realm of nature mine, inscription of the charge against him you dismissed your final fears, asking him, "Prophesy! Who is it that that were an offering far too small; read, "The King of the Jews." 27 And when you faced the soldiers' spears, struck you?" 65 They kept heaping love so amazing, so divine, you stood for me, O Lord. many other insults on him. with him they crucified two bandits, one demands my soul, my life, my all. on his right and one on his left. 29 2 When their triumph looked complete, Those who passed by derided him, it was for me, O Lord, Isaac Watts (1674-1748) shaking their heads and saying, "Aha! when it seemed like your defeat, Jesus before the Council they could not see, O Lord! You who would destroy the temple and 66 When day came, the assembly of the When you faced the mob alone build it in three days, 30 save yourself, elders of the people, both chief priests 31 you were silent as a stone, and come down from the cross!" In and a tree became your throne; and scribes, gathered together, and the same way the chief priests, along you came for me, O Lord. they brought him to their council. with the scribes, were also mocking him 3 When you stumbled up the road, ------------among themselves and saying, "He saved others; he cannot save himself. you walked for me, O Lord, when you took your deadly load, 32 Let the Messiah, the King of Israel, that heavy tree, O Lord; come down from the cross now, so that The second candle is extinguished When they lifted you on high, we may see and believe." and they nailed you up to die, ------------and when darkness filled the sky, it was for me, O Lord.

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HYMN: Matt 27:1-2, 11-26 19 While he was sitting on the judgment 1 I could not do without Thee, Jesus Brought before Pilate seat, his wife sent word to him, "Have The third candle is extinguished O Saviour of the lost, nothing to do with that innocent man, for Whose precious blood redeemed me 27 When morning came, all the chief today I have suffered a great deal Mark 15:16-20 At such tremendous cost; priests and the elders of the people because of a dream about him." 20 Now The Soldiers Mock Jesus Thy righteousness, Thy pardon, conferred together against Jesus in the chief priests and the elders 16 Thy precious blood must be 2 Then the soldiers led him into the order to bring about his death. They persuaded the crowds to ask for courtyard of the palace (that is, the My only hope and comfort, bound him, led him away, and handed Barabbas and to have Jesus killed. 21 governor's headquarters); and they called My glory and my plea. him over to Pilate the governor. The governor again said to them, together the whole cohort. 17 And they 2 I could not do without Thee, Pilate Questions Jesus "Which of the two do you want me to clothed him in a purple cloak; and after I cannot stand alone, release for you?" And they said, twisting some thorns into a crown, they put 11 Now Jesus stood before the I have no strength or goodness. "Barabbas." 22 Pilate said to them, 18 governor; and the governor asked him, it on him. And they began saluting him, No wisdom of my own; "Then what should I do with Jesus who "Are you the King of the Jews?" Jesus "Hail, King of the Jews!" 19 They struck his But Thou, belovèd Saviour, is called the Messiah?" All of them said, Art all in all to me, said, "You say so." 12 But when he was head with a reed, spat upon him, and knelt "Let him be crucified!" 23 Then he And weakness will be power accused by the chief priests and elders, down in homage to him. 20 After mocking asked, "Why, what evil has he done?" If leaning hard on Thee. 13 him, they stripped him of the purple cloak he did not answer. Then Pilate said But they shouted all the more, "Let him and put his own clothes on him. to him, "Do you not hear how many be crucified!" 3 I could not do without Thee; accusations they make against you?" For years are fleeting fast, Pilate Hands Jesus over to Be 14 But he gave him no answer, not And soon in solemn loneness Crucified John 19:16-17 even to a single charge, so that the The river must be passed: The governor was greatly amazed. 24 But Thou wilt never leave me; So when Pilate saw that he could do 16 Then he handed him over to them to be And though the waves roll high, nothing, but rather that a riot was Barabbas or Jesus? crucified. So they took Jesus; 17 and I know Thou wilt be near me beginning, he took some water and carrying the cross by himself, he went out And whisper: It is I. 15 Now at the festival the governor was washed his hands before the crowd, accustomed to release a prisoner for saying, "I am innocent of this man's to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. Frances Ridley Havergal (1836-1879) the crowd, anyone whom they wanted. blood; see to it yourselves." 25 Then the

16 At that time they had a notorious people as a whole answered, "His blood ------------17 prisoner, called Jesus Barabbas. So be on us and on our children!" 26 So he after they had gathered, Pilate said to released Barabbas for them; and after them, "Whom do you want me to flogging Jesus, he handed him over to release for you, Jesus Barabbas or be crucified. The fourth candle is extinguished 18 Jesus who is called the Messiah?" ------------For he realized that it was out of 6 7 jealousy that they had handed him over.