Christ asking in the garden
that a change was possible
the cup would not be given
taken to his lips
somehow this destiny
would pass him by
yet obedient to God’s will
the unblemished lamb of God
taking on our stain
God, the creator,
our loving father
sending his son
descended from heaven
telling us of the father
the true nature of God
his love for us ever
though we sinned against him
The cup given, to the son
that act of grace incredible
faithful to us
while we yet rebel against him
the lamb suffering
that we would be free
maybe God turning
the darkness of Friday
the sorrow of God
more than he could bear
July 15, 2010
Genesis 22:1-19
Abraham faithful in sacrificing
his first born son Isaac,
God providing substitute lamb;
Christ becoming the sacrificial lamb
with no substitution;
the pain of the Father on Good Friday
when his son died for us.
&
Hebrews 10:1-14
Christ was the one priest able to make
one sacrifice for all time
&
John 11:32-44
John 11:35
“Jesus wept” for his friend Lazarus,
though he knew he would rise
&
Jeremiah 31:15
Rachel crying for her children
who are no more
&
Luke 22:39-46
Garden of Gethsemane
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