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*O Living God 
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| Narrator 1: |
We see Jesus…crowned with glory and honor. (Hebrews 2:9, NIV) |
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| Narrator 2: |
But before He entered His glory, Jesus had to suffer many things. (Luke 24:26,
paraphrase) |
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| Narrator
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Only
once before His resurrection did Jesus give His disciples a glimpse of
the glory that was naturally His. He had just told them, for the very
first time, that He would have to suffer and be killed, then rise again
on the third day. |
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| Narrator
2: |
"About
eight days after Jesus said this, he took Peter, John and James with him
and went up onto a mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance
of his face changed, and his clothes became as bright as a flash of lightning.
Two men, Moses and Elijah, appeared in glorious splendor, talking with
Jesus. They spoke about his departure, which he was about to bring to
fulfillment at Jerusalem." (Luke 9:28-31, NIV) |
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| Hymn: |
*Transfiguration
Hymn |
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| Narrator
1: |
Knowing
that the time for His death had come, Jesus entered Jerusalem in triumph,
riding on a donkey, openly showing Himself to be the Messiah. |
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| Narrator
2: |
"A
very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches
from the trees and spread them on the road. |
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| Narrator
1: |
"The
crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, 'Hosanna
to the Son of David!' |
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| Narrator
2: |
"'Blessed
is he who comes in the name of the Lord!' |
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| Narrator
1: |
"'Hosanna
in the highest!'" (Matthew 21:8-9, NIV) |
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| Children or Hymn :
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Here Comes Jesus! He's Our King!
*Who Is He?
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| Narrator
2: |
In
obedience to Jesus' instructions, the disciples prepared the Passover
Feast. As the meal was being served, Jesus got up, took off his outer
clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. Then he poured water into
a basin and washed His disciples' feet. This was normally the task of
a servant. |
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| Narrator
1: |
"When
he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned
to his place. 'Do you understand what I have done for you?' he asked them.
'You call me 'Teacher' and 'Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I
am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also
should wash one another's feet.'" (John 13:12-14, NIV) |
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| Hymn: |
*Here
at Your Feet, Lord
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Optional
Communion Service
The pastor may take the parts of Narrators 1 & 2.
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| Narrator 1: |
While they were eating, Jesus "took bread, and when he had given thanks,
he broke it and said, 'This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance
of me.' |
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| Narrator
2: |
"In
the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, 'This cup is the new
covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of
me.' |
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| Narrator
1: |
"Whenever
you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until
he comes." (1 Corinthians 11:23-26) |
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| Hymn:
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*Lord,
from Your Hand
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| Narrator
2: |
When
Jesus and His disciples had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of
Olives, to a place called Gethsemane. Leaving His disciples, Jesus took
Peter, James, and John and went a little further to pray. |
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| Narrator
1: |
Jesus
began to be very sorrowful and troubled. "Being in anguish…his sweat
was like great drops of blood falling to the ground." (Luke 22:44,
NIV) |
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| Narrator
2: |
He
fell on his face and prayed, "My Father, if you are willing, take
this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." (Luke 22:42,
NIV) |
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*A
Garden in the Night
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| Narrator
2: |
When
Jesus had finished praying, Judas came leading a group of soldiers and
officials carrying torches, lanterns, and weapons. They arrested Jesus
and took Him to the high priest. The high priest then sent Him to the
Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling body, for trial. |
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| Narrator
1: |
They
condemned Him to death. But not having the power to execute Him, the Jewish
leaders brought Him before the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate. Pilate
examined Him, then sent Him to King Herod. |
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| Narrator
2: |
Throughout
the long evening and early morning, Jesus was intensely questioned and
falsely accused of many things. But He said nothing to defend Himself.
He did nothing to resist. |
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| Narrator
1: |
"He
was oppressed and afflicted…
he was led like a lamb to the slaughter,
and as a sheep before her shearers is silent,
so he did not open his mouth." (Isaiah 53:7, NIV) |
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*The
Trial
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| Narrator
1: |
Neither
Pontius Pilate nor King Herod found any fault in Jesus. But the Jewish
leaders stirred up the crowd to demand His death. Pilate had the soldiers
brutally whip Him, hoping to appease the mob, but it didn't satisfy them.
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| Narrator
2: |
Finally
Pilate caved into their pressure. He handed Jesus over to be crucified. |
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*Crucifixion
Hymn
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*I
Cannot Tell
(v.2. only)
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| Narrator
1 & 2: |
"Christ
has indeed been raised from the dead, |
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| Narrator
1: |
the
first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep. |
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| Narrator
2: |
For
as in Adam all die, |
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1 & 2: |
so
in Christ all will be made alive." (1Corinthians 15:20, 22) |
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| OPTIONAL,
Children:
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*Jesus
Arose Again
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*Risen
from Eternal Death
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| Narrator
1: |
Jesus
Christ is risen! |
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| Narrator
2: |
He
is alive, and He is with us…not just in the bright, celebrative times,
but through the dark hours as well. He quietly, gently draws near and
walks with us, as with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. |
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| Narrator
1: |
They
were so discouraged. They thought that Jesus' death was the end of their
hopes for deliverance. |
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| Narrator
2: |
Jesus
joined them and explained that the crucifixion was not the end of their
salvation. It was the beginning! |
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*I
Walk the Dark Emmaus Road
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| Narrator
1 & 2: |
Jesus
Christ is with us now… |
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| Narrator
1: |
He
walks with us and among us… |
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| Narrator
2: |
always
guarding… |
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| Narrator
1: |
always
guiding… |
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| Narrator
2: |
always
leading us into life in all its fullness. |
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| Narrator
1 & 2: |
Praise
to His wonderful name! |
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| Hymn
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*The
Glorified Christ (AUSTRIAN HYMN)
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| Hymn
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*By
Faith in Jesus Christ (ST. THEODULPH)
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