Matthew 27:45-50
New International Version (NIV)
The Death of Jesus

From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).

47 When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.”

48 Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. 49 The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.”

50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.

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The Son of God Goes Forth to War Lent Series
Call to Worship
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 127 "Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted"
Invocation
Confession of Sins
All seven Tenebrae candles are lit.
Prayer

Meditation on the First Word
Scripture Reading: Luke 23: 32-34
Congregational Response (Isaiah 53: 6,7,12)
Hymn verses: Red Hymnal 125 (1,2) "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"
Extinguish the first candle.

Meditation on the Second Word
Scripture Reading: Luke 23: 38-43
Congregational Response (Psalm 22: 6-8)
Hymn verses: Red Hymnal 125 (3,4) "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"
Extinguish the second candle.

Meditation on the Third Word
Scripture Reading: John 19: 25-27
Congregational Response (Psalm 22: 16;-17 Isaiah 53: 3)
Hymn verses: Red Hymnal 128 (1,2) "Not All the Blood of Beasts"
Extinguish the third candle.

Meditation on the Fourth Word
Scripture Reading: Matthew 27: 45-50
Congregational Response (Psalm 22: 1-2; Isaiah 53: 4-5)
Hymn verses: Red Hymnal 128 (4,5) "Not All the Blood of Beasts"
Extinguish the fourth candle



Meditation on the Fifth Word
Scripture Reading: John 19: 28-29
Congregational Response (Psalm 22: 14-15)
Hymn verses: Red Hymnal 138 (1,2) "Oh, Perfect Life of Love"
Extinguish the fifth candle.

Meditation on the Sixth Word
Scripture Reading: John 19: 30
Congregational Response (Psalm 22: 27-28,30-31)
Hymn verses: Red Hymnal 138 (3,4) "Oh, Perfect Life of Love"
Extinguish the sixth candle.



Meditation on the Seventh Word
Scripture Reading: Luke 23: 44-46
Burial of Jesus: John 19: 31-42
Hymn verses: Red Hymnal 138 (5,6) "Oh, Perfect Life of Love"
Sermonette Text: Matthew 27: 45-50
Sermonette Theme: The Greatest Battle Ever Fought
Offering
LORD's Prayer
The seventh candle is carried from the chancel, leaving total darkness.

After a period of silence, a loud noise representing the rending of Christ's Tomb is heard and the seventh candle is returned to the chancel.

Congregational Hymn: Red Hymnal 387 "Drawn to the Cross"

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