Passage:
9 But we do see Jesus — made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God’s grace he might taste death for everyone — crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death.
10 For in bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was entirely appropriate that God — for whom and through whom all things exist — should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through sufferings. 11 For the one who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers and sisters, 12 saying:
I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters;
I will sing hymns to you in the congregation.
13 Again, I will trust in him. And again, Here I am with the children God gave me.
14 Now since the children have flesh and blood in common, Jesus also shared in these, so that through his death he might destroy the one holding the power of death — that is, the devil — 15 and free those who were held in slavery all their lives by the fear of death. 16 For it is clear that he does not reach out to help angels, but to help Abraham’s offspring. 17 Therefore, he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every way, so that he could become a merciful and faithful high priest in matters pertaining to God, to make atonement for the sins of the people. 18 For since he himself has suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted. -- Hebrews 2:9-18 (CSB)
Song:
We Crown You by Jeremy Riddle, Lindy Cofer, and Tayla Rede
Lyrics:
To the One who wore
A crown of thorns
To the One who took
The lash and scourge
For the hands and feet
That were pierced by nails
For the sacrifice
That has torn the veil
(Yes) (And) We crown You
(And) We fall face down (and) we worship
We all cry out You are worthy God
You are worthy God
To the One who gave
His very life away
Who took upon Himself
All our guilt and shame
Hanging on a cross
For the world He loved
And with His precious blood
Purchased men for God
To the One who endured
All the shame of the cross
To the Lamb who was slain
As atonement for us
To the Son who overcame
All the power of death we praise
For the stripes for the wounds
For the beating You bore
For the tears for the blood
That was willingly poured
For the merciful wonderful majesty of Your love
(And) We crown You (and) we fall face down
And we worship we all cry out
You are worthy God You are worthy God
And we crown You we fall face down
And we worship we all cry out
You are worthy God You are worthy Lord
Prayer:
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in continual godliness, that through your protection it may be free from all adversities, and devoutly serve you in good works, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
-The Book of Common Prayer
