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STATIONS of the CROSS Explore the Story of Jesus' Journey to the Cross and Beyond OLD PINE PRESENTS STATIONS OF THE CROSS Explore the story of Jesus' journey to the cross and beyond INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Stations of the Cross art exhibit at Old Pine Presbyterian Church. We hope the scriptures and questions in this booklet, in addition to the art and walking outside, will all provide you with opportunities for rest, reflection, and prayer. The Stations of the Cross refers to a series of images depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion. The stations grew out of imitations of Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem which is believed to be the actual path Jesus walked when he was crucified. The objective of the stations is to facilitate a spiritual pilgrimage by contemplating the last hours of Jesus Christ's life. The details of the stations have shifted somewhat through the centuries; this version of Stations of the Cross follows the Scriptural Way of the Cross which has been in use widely since 1991. Each page of this booklet has the related scripture, a reflection question, and a brief prayer that you may pray if you wish. We hope you'll join us for worship sometime soon: every Sunday at 10:30am on our YouTube channel: YouTube.com/oldpinechurch . We'll also have a Maundy Thursday worship service on April 1 at 7:30pm, as well as an early in-person, outdoor, masks-required Easter service at 8:30am and a 10:30am livestream Easter service. For more information about Old Pine Church, go to oldpine.org. STATION 1: AGONY IN THE GARDEN Artist: Jesus MAFA, Cameroon Matthew 26:36-41 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and agitated. Then he said to them, “I am deeply grieved, even to death; remain here, and stay awake with me.” And going a little farther, he threw himself on the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from me; yet not what I want but what you want.” Then he came to the disciples and found them sleeping; and he said to Peter, “So, could you not stay awake with me one hour? Stay awake and pray that you may not come into the time of trial; the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Reflection Questions: What are you afraid to do even though you know you need to do it? What are you being invited to stay awake and present to? What is getting in the way of keeping vigil? Prayer: God who understands fear, grant us courage when we are afraid. Amen. STATION 2: JESUS, BETRAYED BY JUDAS, IS ARRESTED Artist: Caravaggio Mark 14:43-46 Immediately, while he was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, arrived; and with him there was a crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders. Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I will kiss is the man; arrest him and lead him away under guard.” So when he came, he went up to him at once and said, “Rabbi!” and kissed him. Then they laid hands on him and arrested him. Reflection Questions: When have you felt betrayed? When have you betrayed someone else? Prayer: God of truth, help us to endure painful revelations. Give us the courage to be truthful and loving. Amen. STATION 3: JESUS IS CONDEMNED BY THE SANHEDRIN Artist: Matthias Stom Luke 22:66-71 When day came, the assembly of the elders of the people, both chief priests and scribes, gathered together, and they brought him to their council. They said, “If you are the Messiah, tell us.” He replied, “If I tell you, you will not believe; and if I question you, you will not answer. But from now on the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the power of God.” All of them asked, “Are you, then, the Son of God?” He said to them, “You say that I am.” Then they said, “What further testimony do we need? We have heard it ourselves from his own lips!” Reflection Questions: What injustice most breaks your heart? Who are you most likely to distrust? Prayer: God of unexpected truth, help us be a part of your justice work here on earth. Amen. STATION 4: JESUS IS DENIED BY PETER Artist: Matthia Stom Matthew 26:69-75 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant-girl came to him and said, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean.” But he denied it before all of them, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.” When he went out to the porch, another servant-girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” Again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.” After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Certainly you are also one of them, for your accent betrays you.” Then he began to curse, and he swore an oath, “I do not know the man!” At that moment the cock crowed. Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said: “Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly. Reflection Questions: When have you denied the truth out of fear? What truths do you need to share? Prayer: God of grace, forgive us for denying our love for you. Help us to begin again and give us courage. Amen. STATION 5: JESUS IS JUDGED BY PILATE Artist: Antonio Ciseri Mark 15:1-5, 15 As soon as it was morning, the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. They bound Jesus, led him away, and handed him over to Pilate. Pilate asked him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” He answered him, “You say so.” Then the chief priests accused him of many things. Pilate asked him again, “Have you no answer? See how many charges they bring against you.” But Jesus made no further reply, so that Pilate was amazed. So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified. Reflection Questions: When have you gone along with the crowd to avoid conflict? How might you respond the next time? Prayer: God of justice, give us the courage to stand up for what is right. Help us to not shy away from conflict if it is necessary. Amen. STATION 6: JESUS IS CROWNED WITH THORNS Artist: Odilon Redon Matthew 26:69-75 Now Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard. A servant-girl came to him and said, “You also were with Jesus the Galilean.” But he denied it before all of them, saying, “I do not know what you are talking about.” When he went out to the porch, another servant-girl saw him, and she said to the bystanders, “This man was with Jesus of Nazareth.” Again he denied it with an oath, “I do not know the man.” After a little while the bystanders came up and said to Peter, “Certainly you are also one of them, for your accent betrays you.” Then he began to curse, and he swore an oath, “I do not know the man!” At that moment the cock crowed. Then Peter remembered what Jesus had said: “Before the cock crows, you will deny me three times.” And he went out and wept bitterly. Reflection Questions: When have you denied the truth out of fear? What truths do you need to share? Prayer: God of grace, forgive us for denying our love for you. Help us to begin again and give us courage. Amen. STATION 7: JESUS BEARS THE CROSS ALONE Artist: Unknown John 19:6, 15-17 When the chief priests and the police saw him, they shouted, “Crucify him! Crucify him!” Pilate said to them, “Take him yourselves and crucify him; I find no case against him.” They cried out, “Away with him! Away with him! Crucify him!” Pilate asked them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king but the emperor.” Then he handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus; and carrying the cross by himself, he went out to what is called The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. Reflection Questions: When have you seen something that is legal but not just? What would you have said had you been there? Prayer: God our Creator, you designed us to love, to uphold justice, to tell the truth. Forgive us when we fall short. Have mercy on us. Amen. STATION 8: JESUS IS HELPED BY SIMON OF CYRENE Artist: Unknown Mark 15:21 They compelled a passer-by, who was coming in from the country, to carry his cross; it was Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus. Reflection Questions: What are the implications of Jesus, equally divine and human, needing help? When has someone helped you in the midst of great pain and sorrow? Who in your life is carrying heavy burdens? How might you help them? Prayer: God who knows what it means to need and accept help, take away our pride. Empower us to ask for help and to give help. Amen. STATION 9: JESUS MEETS THE WOMEN OF JERUSALEM Artist: Dan Oberly Luke 23:27-31 A great number of the people followed him, and among them were women who were beating their breasts and wailing for him.
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