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Last Words: A Good Friday Liturgy

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A Good Friday Liturgy

What is "Last Words"?

This Good Friday, we invite you to engage in "Last Words: A Good Friday Liturgy," a reflective experience that delves into these profound statements, fostering worship and contemplation of the crucified Christ. Whether viewed in a small group, performed live with a worship team, or used as inspiration for your own gathering, our hope is that this liturgy prompts a deeper understanding of Christ's sacrifice and leads to a profound celebration of his resurrection at Easter.

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Part 1: The Last Words of Jesus

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LAST WORDS: A GOOD FRIDAY LITURGY
The Last Words of Jesus
Liturgy Script
THE DUE REWARD (A DOXOLOGY) - ONE SINGER:

May the Lamb that was slain receive
The due reward of his suff'ring
O glorify him crucified
Amen

QUOTE READER:

"The excruciating pain of the cross could not silence Jesus' repeated entreaties: 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.' The soldiers gambled for his clothes. Some women stood afar off. The crowd remained a while to watch. Jesus commended his mother to John's care and John to hers. He spoke words of kingly assurance to the penitent criminal crucified at his side. Meanwhile, the rulers sneered at him, shouting: 'He saved others, but he can't save himself!' Their words, spoken as an insult, were the literal truth. He could not save himself and others simultaneously. He chose to sacrifice himself in order to save the world."
John Stott

SINGER 1:

Father forgive them, for they know not what they do
Forgive them, they know not what they do
(2x)