Day 93 (Through the Bible in a year readings for today: Judges 8,9;Luke 8:22-56)
WHAT REALLY HAPPENED YESTERDAY
4 Surely he has borne our griefs
and carried our sorrows;
yet we esteemed him stricken,
smitten by God, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions;
he was crushed for our iniquities;
upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,
and with his wounds we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray;
we have turned—every one—to his own way;
and the Lord has laid on him
the iniquity of us all. (Isaiah 53:4-6 ESV)
On this Holy Saturday, the day Jesus lay in the tomb, it is good to ask ourselves what really happened yesterday, on Good Friday? The answer is simple: Jesus did it all FOR YOU.
● Jesus carried your griefs and sorrows to the cross.
● Jesus was pierced and crushed for your sins.
● His chastisement purchased your peace with His heavenly Father.
● His wounds (bitter suffering and death) have healed your souls and made you fit for heaven.
● All of the sins of all people of all time (including yours) were laid on Jesus.
O sacred Head, now wounded,
With grief and shame bowed down,
Now scornfully surrounded
With thorns, Thine only crown.
O sacred Head, what glory,
What bliss till now was Thine!
Yet, though despised and gory,
I joy to call Thee mine.
(“O Sacred Head, Now Wounded,” Lutheran Service Book #450)
Lord Jesus, on this Holy Saturday, I thank You for what You accomplished on my behalf yesterday. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021
Festival Worship - 9 am and 11 am in church
CDC Covid guidelines are followed assuring a safe worship environment for all worshipers.
Worship will also be offered in the parking lot via your car's FM radio. Holy Communion will be offered to those who opt for parking lot worship.
The 9 am service will also be live streamed and can be accessed by clicking on this link:
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