We want to take the next few weeks and dig into an important part of our purpose for gathering each weekend. We gather to remember that God has brought us into a relationship with Himself through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. This sacrifice of Christ is no less that a brutal execution on a Roman cross. Even more than that was what Christ suffered beyond just the physical torture of crucifixion. As God, He took on human flesh (John 1:1,14). As Savior, He took upon Himself the sins of the world (1 Pet. 2:24). As the propitiation for our sins, He bore the wrath of God against sin (Rom. 3:25-26). 2 Corinthians 5:21 states, "He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him."
John Piper puts it this way, "If God were not just, there would be no demand for his Son to suffer and die. And if God were not loving, there would be no willingness for his Son to suffer and die."
When we gather to remember what God has done, let us not forget the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. When we consider the depth of how awful and awesome this sacrifice was it tells us so much about God and about ourselves and our desperate need for a Savior.
"Father, may we remember Your Son's sacrifice. Allow us to see the terror of falling into the hands of a wrathful, righteous God. Help us to remember that He took our place so that we could draw near to You. May these thoughts shape our view of You and in turn shape our view of our circumstances! Amen."
John Piper puts it this way, "If God were not just, there would be no demand for his Son to suffer and die. And if God were not loving, there would be no willingness for his Son to suffer and die."
When we gather to remember what God has done, let us not forget the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. When we consider the depth of how awful and awesome this sacrifice was it tells us so much about God and about ourselves and our desperate need for a Savior.
"Father, may we remember Your Son's sacrifice. Allow us to see the terror of falling into the hands of a wrathful, righteous God. Help us to remember that He took our place so that we could draw near to You. May these thoughts shape our view of You and in turn shape our view of our circumstances! Amen."
Songs for Our Gathering this Week:
Everlasting God
How Great Thou Art
by Stuart K. Hine
Come Lord Jesus (Even So Come)
by Chris Tomlin | Jess Cates | Jason Ingram
The Greatness of Our God
by Stuart Garrard, Jason Ingram, and Reuben MorganBehold Our God
by Jonathan Baird, Meghan Baird, Ryan Baird, and Stephen Altrogge
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