Good Friday, 2024
Eastview Baptist Church
Station 1: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
• Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46
• Liturgy: “Lord, in moments of trial, help us surrender to Your will as Jesus did in Gethsemane. May we trust in Your plan even when facing difficulties.”
Station 2: Jesus Betrayed by Judas
• Scripture: Matthew 26:47-56
• Liturgy: “Reflecting on betrayal, Lord, grant us the strength to forgive as You forgave. Help us embrace love over resentment.”
Station 3: Jesus Condemned by the Sanhedrin
• Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68
• Liturgy: “In moments of unjust condemnation, inspire us, Lord, to stand firm in our faith and remain true to Your teachings.”
Station 4: Peter Denies Jesus
• Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75
• Liturgy: “In our moments of weakness, Lord, help us find the courage to proclaim our faith boldly and repent when we falter.”
Station 5: Jesus Before Pilate
• Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26
• Liturgy: “Guide us, Lord, to seek justice and truth in the face of adversity, even when it requires sacrifice.”
Station 6: Jesus Scourged and Crowned with Thorns
• Scripture: Matthew 27:27-31
• Liturgy: “In times of suffering, Lord, grant us resilience and strengthen our commitment to follow You, even in the face of mockery.”
Station 7: Jesus Bears the Cross
• Scripture: John 19:16-17
• Liturgy: “As we carry our own burdens, Lord, teach us to find strength in You, knowing that Your yoke is easy, and Your burden is light.”
Station 8: Simon of Cyrene Helps Jesus
• Scripture: Matthew 27:32-34
• Liturgy: “Open our hearts, Lord, to recognize opportunities to support others in their struggles, following the example of Simon.”
Station 9: Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem
• Scripture: Luke 23:27-31
• Liturgy: “Guide us to show compassion, Lord, and to bring comfort to those who suffer. May we be a source of kindness and understanding.”
Station 10: Jesus Crucified
• Scripture: Luke 23:32-38
• Liturgy: “At the foot of the cross, Lord, we reflect on Your sacrificial love. May we embrace the redemption found in Your death and resurrection.”
Station 11: Jesus Promises Paradise to the Thief
• Scripture: Luke 23:39-43
• Liturgy: “In Your mercy, Lord, grant us the assurance that forgiveness and salvation are available to all who sincerely seek You.”
Station 12: Jesus Speaks to His Mother and John
• Scripture: John 19:25-27
• Liturgy: “Help us cultivate deep connections, Lord, and care for one another as a family, following the example of Mary and John.”
Station 13: Jesus Dies on the Cross
• Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54
• Liturgy: “In the moment of Your sacrifice, Lord, we find hope and redemption. May we embrace the transformative power of Your death.”
Station 14: Jesus Laid in the Tomb
• Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66
• Liturgy: “As we contemplate the tomb, Lord, fill us with anticipation for the resurrection and the promise of new life in You.”
Victory! A Liturgy.
By Rev. Kaleb Lamb
And, for a moment, there was silence in the land… A silence that was quickly bludgeoned by the brutality of aguish. A silence that cut to the core with the feelings of regret and defeat. Such a silence brought forth darkness.
Darkness, lie silent and still in that garden tomb.
On the third day there was only the sound of Victory. A resounding sound of a rock structure that had once sealed, now being slid into a new position.
Then, The Light shines through. The Grave could not contain Him. The Cross could not defeat Him. The Betrayal could not break free from the power of His love. The power of Sin and Death was no more than a rouse. He is our Victory.
He is Risen.
…“Why are you looking for the living among the dead?” asked the men. “He is not here, but he has risen!...
Luke 24:5-6
