12 min.
Holy Tuesday, 2023 Seasons. An Advent and Lent Podcast By Willow Park Church
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Jesus Predicts the Denial by Judas.
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
These imploring words, which have been sung for
centuries are a reminder of the inexhaustible mercy of God and of God’s
unfailing compassion and forgiveness.
As we enter into our time today, I want us to take a
moment to ready ourselves before God by confessing that we come to him only by his
great mercy that he lavishes on us.
As we listen to Salt of the Sound sing When I Survey, let's take some time to place ourselves into the care of a merciful God who
loves us, even when we have chosen a different path than the one that he has intended for us.
Hearing this story with the Knowledge of the situation that we have, allows us a vantage point that was not afforded to the rest of the
disciples.
How would it feel to be any one of the characters in the story? Judas, Peter,
the beloved disciple, or the others. What words or feelings come to you as you
relive the scene?
Jesus loves all his disciples, including Judas.
There is a Judas, a Peter and a beloved disciple within each of us represented
in our lived response to Jesus.
We have all betrayed Jesus, broken promises to Jesus, or sat close to Jesus, reclining
in his presence. What does it feel like to know that he loves us despite the
dark fragments of our own, broken story? What does it feel like to know his
mercy extends to every part of you?
As you listen to part of this reading again, notice what stays with you and why.
Can you face hearing Jesus’ words and meeting his eye? If not, why not? If so,
what desire arises within you?
Each of the three disciples named here has a personal story of the response to Jesus that subsequently unfolds. What is your response as a
participant in this scene?
As we finish today, Let us read a prayer of mercy that we
can take with us when we are tempted to cast judgment.
Mercy triumphs over judgment.
When you can blame…have mercy.When you can shame…have mercy.When you can criticize…have mercy.When you can condemn…have mercy.
When you have a political disagreement…have mercy.
When you have a theological disagreement…have mercy.When you are certain you are completely right…have mercy.When you could exact your revenge and get even…have mercy.So that when you pray, “Lord, have mercy on me”—There will be a large reservoir of mercy for God to draw from.
Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.
Music by Salt of the Sound, Dear Gravity, Simon Wester.
Jesus Predicts the Denial by Judas.
Lord, have mercy; Christ, have mercy, Lord, have mercy.
These imploring words, which have been sung for
centuries are a reminder of the inexhaustible mercy of God and of God’s
unfailing compassion and forgiveness.
As we enter into our time today, I want us to take a
moment to ready ourselves before God by confessing that we come to him only by his
great mercy that he lavishes on us.
As we listen to Salt of the Sound sing When I Survey, let's take some time to place ourselves into the care of a merciful God who
loves us, even when we have chosen a different path than the one that he has intended for us.
Hearing this story with the Knowledge of the situation that we have, allows us a vantage point that was not afforded to the rest of the
disciples.
How would it feel to be any one of the characters in the story? Judas, Peter,
the beloved disciple, or the others. What words or feelings come to you as you
relive the scene?
Jesus loves all his disciples, including Judas.
There is a Judas, a Peter and a beloved disciple within each of us represented
in our lived response to Jesus.
We have all betrayed Jesus, broken promises to Jesus, or sat close to Jesus, reclining
in his presence. What does it feel like to know that he loves us despite the
dark fragments of our own, broken story? What does it feel like to know his
mercy extends to every part of you?
As you listen to part of this reading again, notice what stays with you and why.
Can you face hearing Jesus’ words and meeting his eye? If not, why not? If so,
what desire arises within you?
Each of the three disciples named here has a personal story of the response to Jesus that subsequently unfolds. What is your response as a
participant in this scene?
As we finish today, Let us read a prayer of mercy that we
can take with us when we are tempted to cast judgment.
Mercy triumphs over judgment.
When you can blame…have mercy.When you can shame…have mercy.When you can criticize…have mercy.When you can condemn…have mercy.
When you have a political disagreement…have mercy.
When you have a theological disagreement…have mercy.When you are certain you are completely right…have mercy.When you could exact your revenge and get even…have mercy.So that when you pray, “Lord, have mercy on me”—There will be a large reservoir of mercy for God to draw from.
Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.
Music by Salt of the Sound, Dear Gravity, Simon Wester.
12 min.