trinitytest posted on April 20, 2011 09:12
This Sunday, we have four worship services for Easter. Please note the changes in worship times: 8:30 and 11:00, traditional worship in the Sanctuary and 9:45 and 11:00, contemporary worship in the New Room. I'll be preaching in both traditional services and in the 9:45 contemporary service using the text from Matthew 28:1-10. Abi Carlisle Wilke will be preaching at the 11:00 contemporary worship service. As you read through the text, please consider the following:
- Matthew indicates both the time when they went to the tomb and the fact that those who went were women. What do you think they were going to do. Why was the time important, and why did only women go?
- Jesus had indicated that he would be raised from the dead, yet still they were surprised. Why do you think they found it so hard to believe? Are there parts of the resurrection story that you have trouble believing today? What are they and why?
- The angel gave them specific instructions and then Jesus emphasized further the instructions given by the angel. Where were those instructions and how might they relate to us today? Do they have any particular meaning for you personally?
Don't forget our Maunday Thursday service at 6:30 on Thursday in the Sanctuary where we will share communion and have the traditional stripping of the altar. On Friday evening at 6:30, we will have a Good Friday Tenebrae service with the traditional readings from the Passion Story in the New Room. I hope you can join us for these services as you prepare to worship with us on Easter.